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 BON LEON was a 76nt wooden schooner of French registry. The schooner was wrecked near Porthcawl on 7 February 1856. Two of the five crewmembers lost their lives.
Sources include:
Board of Trade Harbours of Refuge 1856, pg129(562)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002
