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 NEWPORT was a 64ton wooden sailing vessel built in 1800 and wrecked near St Govan's Head in 1827.

Sources include:
Select Committee on Shipwrecks 1827 Appendix 8 pg332
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, October 2010.