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 UNITED FRIENDS was a 34nt wooden sloop built in 1828 and registered at the port of Liverpool. At time of loss 22 November 1877, the vessel was owned by C Jones of Rhyddland, Flintshire, and under the command of master R Price. The sloop was carrying coal and maize from Liverpool to Trefadoc, and had nearly reached it destination when it was caught in a northwesterly force 9 and blown onshore to become stranded.

Sources include:
Board of Trade Wreck Return 1877 Appendix Parts 1-IV pg93 (507)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, November 2009.