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 PERUANA was a 469gt, 425nt wooden sailing vessel built in 1850. At time of loss, 18 October 1854, the PERUANA was registered at Liverpool and captained by master Fox. The report printed in Lloyds List on 25 October 1854 noted that a vessel had 'been lost on the back of New Harbour Breakwater; a handspike branded PERUANA has been picked, a topsail with the yard attached to it, has been found, also spars, rigging etc. The first fine weather, boats will go out to the spot.'
Sources include:
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002
Lloyds List, 25 October 1854, issue number 12662
