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Wreck at Moelfre
- When
- 26 October 1859
- Where
- Porth Helaeth, Dulas Bay
The Royal Charter was driven ashore near Moelfre, Anglesey, in the early hours of 26 October 1859, resulting in over 450 deaths.
The ship was smashed against rocks at Porth Helaeth in Dulas Bay on the northeast coast of Anglesey, Wales. The storm had hit Anglesey around 8 p.m. the previous evening, with winds rising to hurricane force during the night. The wreck occurred in the early hours of 26 October 1859.
Sources
- Royal Charter Storm Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-08
- Royal Charter (ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-31
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