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Eva Lena

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NPRN271327
Map ReferenceSH78SE
Grid ReferenceSH7845982475
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMaritime
Old CountyMaritime
CommunityMaritime
Type Of SiteWRECK
PeriodModern
Description
Archaeological remains associated with the loss of this vessel are not confirmed as present at this location, but may be in the vicinity.

Event and Historical Information:
The EVA LENA was a 74nt wooden flat (Mersey flat) built in 1879. At time of loss 6 August 1900, the vessel was owned by L Kilcross of Runcorn (also the flat's port of registry) and under the command of A Williamson. The EVA LENA was carrying coal from Runcorn to Port Dinorwic when it was caught in a north-northwesterly force 8 gale. The flat was blown onshore at Llandudno and became stranded.

Sources include:
Board of Trade Wreck Return 1900 Appendix Table 1 pg118 (766)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, December 2009.