Williams, Chief Coastguard, was able to deploy their rocket apparatus to get a line out to the barque. The 13 men still onboard were all landed safely with their baggage. The United Friends was a wooden sloop built in 1828 which was wrecked while carrying coal and maize from Liverpool to Trefadog on 22 November 1877. It had nearly reached its destination when it was caught in a northwesterly force 9 near the Borthwen headland and blown onshore to become stranded. Towards the southern end of Llanfaethlu's of coast is Creigiau Cliperau (Clipperau Point). Ships being driven south-west down the coast have been especially likely to be driven ashore against this headland. Vessels lost here include the Maeleta on 12 December 1883; the Penpoll on 17 November 1883; the Antelope, on 3 April 1886; the Alexandra on 9 February 1871; and on Penrhyn point, the Dale on 20 December 1824; the Alert on 10 February 1826; the Robert Mills on 27 February 1860; the Avondale on 9 December 1886; the Francis Griffiths on 11 November 1861; and the steamship Meath on 1 February 1892. Prototected Areas The whole coastal strip of Llanfaethlu Community, along with the vast majority of Anglesey's coastline, lies within the Isle of Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The AONB along this section is roughly 2km wide, and runs up to the outskirts of both Llanfaethlu village and Llanfwrog. Some 6km of the Anglesey Coastal Path runs along the length of Llanfaethlu's coastline. An area of mire and fen known as Llyn Garreg-lwyd is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, due to its wetland plants and associated breeding birds. It includes one of the largest reedbeds on Anglesey. The SSSI covers in the valley to the north-east of Carreglwyd house. The site straddles the boundary between Llanfaethlu and Cylch-y-Garn Communities. It is best viewed from the road towards Rhydwyn, which runs along its eastern edge. References Communities in Anglesey Villages in Anglesey