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 ADELAIDE was a 73nt wooden schooner built in 1834. At time of loss, the vessel was owned by J D Byerley, Landport, Hampshire. The schooner was under the command of master H King and had loaded a cargo of coal for Portsmouth when it was in collision with the French registered steamship JOHANNA on 10 April 1878. The schooner subsequently foundered off the Bute Jetty.
Sources include:
Board of Trade Wreck Return 1878 Appendix Parts I-IV pg 112 (526)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck Database 2002
