Possible section of keel from the Ben-y-Gloe

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The Ben-y-Gloe was a sturdy iron-hulled vessel, equipped with all sails set in a traditional full-rigged configuration. Constructed at Glasgow's shipyards in 1886, this massive cargo ship weighed in at an impressive 1678 tons. On its maiden voyage from Penarth to Singapore, the Ben-y-Gloe carried a valuable cargo of timber and rubber, but fate had other plans. A fierce gale struck, unleashing torrential seas that pounded the ship relentlessly. The Ben-y-Gloe struggled valiantly against the elements, but eventually succumbed to the fury of the storm, capsizing onto its side just off Nash Point. As the tide washed over the wreckage, the ship was finally beached on Nash Sands around midnight on October 15th, 1886. Miraculously, the crew managed to escape from the rigging and make their way ashore, a mile-long trek that ended at the inn in Marcross. Exhausted and battered, they sought refuge within its walls, but were met with refusal when they asked for shelter. The master of the ship, however, was able to secure hospitality at the inn, ensuring that the crew would be fed and cared for.