Site Record

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 MARY SCOTT was a 248ton wooden brig built at Liverpool in 1828. Lloyd's Register notes that the brig had had a new deck and some repairs in 1840. it was owned by Little and Co, and was registered at Liverpool. Its insurance classification was A1 and it was destined for use on voyages from Liverpool to Valparaiso. The master is given as Sadler. Master Sadler was in command of brig when it was run down off Point Lynas but the BROOKLYN on 10 May 1841 and sank with all hands. The MARY SCOTT was carrying a cargo of copper ore as well as a reputed 28,000 silver dollars.

Sources include:
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002
Lloyds List 10 May 1841 and 11 May 1851
Lloyds Register of British and Foreign Shipping from 1st July 1840 - 30 June 1841, entry 603 in M

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, August 2008