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:
In the aftermath of the Royal Charter Gale 25-26 October 1859, the Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald printed a report which included referred to '... a trow laden with small coal, foundered in the river Wye, near to Chepstow, and sank; but we are glad to hear no lives were lost'
Sources include:
Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald, 5 November 1859, pg1, col 3, Welsh Newspapers Online, http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3079319
