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Woolton

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NPRN272386
Map ReferenceSH28NE
Grid ReferenceSH2593286871
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMaritime
Old CountyMaritime
CommunityMaritime
Type Of SiteWRECK
PeriodPost Medieval
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 WOOLTON was a wooden sailing vessel registered in United Kingdom. At the time of loss, during early April 1807, the vessel was sailing from Demerara to Liverpool under the command of Captain Houghton. The WOOLTON was lost near Holyhead with no reported lives lost.

Sources include:

Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002
Lloyds List, 14 April 1807, issue number 4143

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, April 2011.