The wreck is the 'City of Bristol', a paddle steamer which travelled between Bristol and Ireland,

and was wrecked in 1840. There were only 2 survivors of 22 seamen and 7 passengers.

She was carrying 15 bullocks, plus 280 pigs in pens on deck.

3 of the bullocks and 71 pigs managed to swim to shore.

It can only be seen at low water of spring tides.