A) Clear glass fragments: 3 bases, 4 necks, 1 base and body and 3 sherds. B) Black glass fragments: 2 bases and 1 top.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Site: LBL 24,
Number of Items 13
Material Glass
Registration Number 2462
ID 6876
Status Commonwealth
Ben Ledi was built by Barclay, Curle and Company at Glasgow, under Special Survey and of heavier plating than Lloyd’s rules then required. It was fitted with two decks and one bulkhead and was insured for £13 000. The owners were Watson Brothers of Glasgow. The draught of the vessel on this voyage was 13 ft 6?in aft and 13 ft 4 in forward.
THE LOSS
The Ben Ledi, under the command...