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 ANTELOPE was a 37nt wooden schooner belonging to the J H Walsh of Wexford and registered at that port. At time of loss on 3 April 1886, the vessel was on passage from Wexford to Bangor under the command of master W Connolly. The schooner was caught in a south-southwesterly gale force 10 and was blown onto the Clipperau Rocks to become a total loss.

Sources include:
Board of Trade Wreck Return 1886 Appendix Table 1 pg138 (616)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, June 2009.