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 LOUIS ALBERT was a French brig which went ashore at Penarth during the 25-26th October 1859 gale. It was described as completely wrecked in the Pembrokeshire Herald, 11 November 1859, and much damaged in the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, 29 October 1859. The crew were saved.
Sources include:
Pembrokeshire Herald 11 November 1859, Welsh Newspapers Online
Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth, and Brecon Gazette, 29 October 1859, pg5, col 4
