Holds revealed to contain hundreds of reindeer hides in excellent condition. Hides are now turned into shoes, handbags, belts and other goods to fund continuing excavation. 27 Shirala 5306-ton British liner, built 1901. 387hp triple-expansion engines. Five crew killed.
Sand fills open holds.
Bow and stern 7m proud. Much damage from explosives, crane and grab used in commercial salvage. 26 Wallachia 1724-ton British steamer, built 1883. Settled into mud seabed. Popular with Clyde divers, despite often low viz.