Full Reports of Protected Wreck
Summary Description of a Protected Wreck
Reference Number
DW6
Name
Diamond
Date of Designation
2002
Status
Designated
Location
Location
Barmouth, Gwynedd
Latitude
52.781417
Longitude
-4.184028
Decimal Latitude
52 46 53.1N
Decimal Longitude
04 11 02.5W
Description
Broad Class
Maritime
Site Type
Wreck
Period
Post Medieval
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
This 19th century merchant vessel is another casualty of the Sarn Padrig reef. Originally considered to be the Diamond, a three-masted square rigger built in New York in 1823, which sunk in 1825, excavation suggests that this theory may be incorrect as sampling of wood from the vessel suggests that it was constructed in North America somewhat after 1828. It presumably served as a trans-Atlantic cargo vessel and its two water tanks and the iron components of the vessel are prominent features on the sea bed.
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