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 ANN AND MARY was a wooden schooner built at King's Ferry, Flint, in 1851. Technical and configuration specifications are given as: 63.80gt; 66.1ft length x 18.2ft bradth x 8.95ft depth in hold; 1 deck, 2 mast, rigging schooner, stern elliptical, built carvel, head woman's bust, framework wood; official number 22303. At time of loss on 15 November 1876, the Port of Chester Shipping Register (3 in 1873) notes that the owners were Anne Powell (managing owner), Mary Powell and Margaret Powell of Queen's Ferry, Flint, spinisters. The schooner was on passage from Cardiff to Holyhead when it became stranded at Broad Haven. Its Register entry is closed with the annotation 'lost at sea near Skomer Island near Milford 15 November 1876'.

Sources include:
Board of Trade Wreck Return 1876 Appendix Parts I-IV pg96 (296)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002
Port of Chester Shipping Register 1855-1874, Flintshire Record Office S/3, folio 188

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, July 2012.