DescriptionArchaeological 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.