Mermaid

Shipwreck

Why this matters

Mermaid was a wooden vessel lost in 1854, likely due to a wreck near Chapel Bay, where crockery and scattered wreckage were found. The wreck's significance lies in its addition to the historical record of maritime activity in the region during the mid-19th century.

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What is recorded here

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Mermaid as Wooden wreck. It was lost in 1854. Recorded condition: Crockery and wreckage scatted, lots washed into Chapel Bay.

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