NPRN271546
Map ReferenceSH34SW
Grid ReferenceSH3005540843
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMaritime
Old CountyMaritime
CommunityMaritime
Type Of SiteWRECK
PeriodPost Medieval
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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 EDITH was a 8nt wooden smack. At time of loss on 30 September 1898 with another smack (see COMET, NPRN 271547), the vessel was owned by W Hughes of Nefryn. The vessel broke from its moorings in a northwesterly force 8 gale and went ashore in Nefyn Bay.

Sources include:
Board of Trade Wreck Return 1898 Appendix C Table 1 pg127 (699)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, May 2011.