What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies L'Amite as Frigate. It was lost in 1798. Recorded depth: 10-15m. Recorded condition: Broken up. Cannon still present?.
L’Amite was a French frigate lost in 1798 during the Irish Rebellion, likely sunk off the coast of Ireland. It was wrecked in 10–15 metres of water and broken up, though cannon remained on site, suggesting military or naval significance.
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