The 'Hongisto' was an auxiliary schooner built by F. Borjesson, Norrkoping, Sweden, in 1919. Technical and configuration specifications are given as 437gt, 272nt; 139ft 4in length x 28ft 4in breadth x 11ft 2in depth; 1 deck; machinery aft by J. V. Svensons Motors, Stockholm.

The vessel had two previous name changes - ex 'Carl Ameln', ex - 'Kontro'. At the time of her loss, the vessel was owned by Wiipurin Saha Osakeyhtio and registered at Viborg, Finland. The ship was carrying coal from Newport to Bilbao on 1 September 1924, when it was went ashore on Lavernock Point as the tide began to turn. The crew signalled with flares but had to wait for some 7 hours before assistance arrived. A wreck warning buoy was placed 1 cable to the east by Trinity House. The wreck was later reported to have been dispersed. Archaeological remains associated with the loss of this vessel are not confirmed as present at this location, but may be in the vicinity. [Coflein reference : NPRN 274015] [093]