The sailing directions published by the Admiralty in 1870 notes that 'The only chance of saving life would be beaching under the shelter of the rocky spit at the head of the bay. To do this, keep in mid-channel between the end of the ledge and the east cliffs, and then luff around towards the limekiln on the west side of the cove. Good fresh water may be precured at this landing place'.

Sources include:
Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty, 1870, Sailing Directions for the West Coast of England, from Milford Haven to the Mull of Galloway, including the Isle of Man, pg97
NAW Aerial photography 2006-9
OS 1st edition mapping

Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, July 2013.