NPRN507254
Map ReferenceSN59NE
Grid ReferenceSN5795099688
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMaritime
Old CountyMaritime
CommunityMaritime
Type Of SiteWRECK
PeriodPost Medieval
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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:
On 8 January1859, the Caernarfon and Denbigh Herald reported that a great deal of wrecked wood, boat oars and other materials had come ashore at Towyn (a vessel loss on Sarn-y-Bwch?). A large boat was also located drifting near Aberdyfi and taken into port to be handed over to the Receiver of Wreck.

Sources include:
Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald, 8 January 1859
Lloyd, L, 1996, A Real Little Seaport: The Port of Aberdyfi and its People 1565-1920, Vol 2, pg229

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, May 2010.