Are you looking for an exciting getaway full of adventure? Do you want to know where to look for some of the most fantastic and famous shipwrecks?
If you have ever stood atop the deck of a beached ship, waves lapping against its rusted hull as far as the eye can see, you already know about the powerful draw of discovering intriguing and mysterious shipwrecks. The allure is just as strong for these historic vessels scattered across the ocean depths, with many having become famous destinations over the years.
From romantic stories to spooky tales, come with us to explore some of the world’s most popular wrecks and discover what makes them so special!
Panagiotis – Zakynthos
There are a lot of shipwrecks in the Greek seas, and all are equally fascinating. One shipwreck is located on a beach and has been dubbed shipwreck island Greece. This is located on Navagio Beach and is a significant tourist attraction for Greece.
It sits in a small cove, which has since been named smuggler’s cove when the ship met its end at the beginning of 1980. It is said that this ship was used to smuggle cigarettes from Turkey, its neighboring country, and was then shipped to Tunisia, where they sold were from the actual ship.
The Wreck of King Philip – San Francisco, California
The next shipwreck is King Phillip’s Wreck, located in San Francisco, California. This shipwreck is only clearly visible when the tide is shallow. Located on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, you will find what is left of the remains of an American medium clipper ship. It is said that this is the most complete you will find of any of the remains of these types of ships worldwide.
This ship was built in 1856 and wrecked about 20 years later, in 1878. Although this was a fairly short lifespan, the ship survived plenty. When the ship was wrecked, many parts were sold for scrap, and it took multiple occasions to try and demolish it. Even more than 100 years later, and being almost completely buried by sand, there are still remains that can be seen when the tides are low.
Blankenese Shipwreck – Hamburg, Germany
Moving on down our list, we have Blankenese Shipwreck in Hamburg, Germany. It was named after the beach where it is found, and it’s effortless to access through Hamburg public transport. It was an old, Finnish, four-masted schooner-cum-motor glider that experienced an abrupt engine explosion.
The cargo bay was loaded with wood, and once the vessel caught fire, it could no longer be quenched or saved. The boat was towed to a beach where it now lives as a tourist attraction for those visiting Hamburg.
The Amsterdam Shipwreck – Hastings, England
Although the name might suggest differently, the subsequent shipwreck is located in Hastings, England, and is another great one to see. The Amsterdam shipwreck is a somewhat intact cargo ship over 260 years old.
This shipwreck is hidden from view except at very low tides, meaning that if you want to spot it, you will need to time yourself well. This ship was from the Dutch East India Company and is known to be one of the most well-preserved East Indian vessels around, even through its shipwreck.
Cemetery of the Burci – Silea. Italy
Last but not least, the final shipwreck to look at is the Cemetery of the Burci, located in Silea, Italy. Rather than just being one shipwreck, this is a collection of sunken wooden barges that have taken over a section of this Italian river. This collection of sunken boats has a haunting atmosphere. It is said that these wooden barges were popular in the late 1970s and used to transport various goods between Venice and Treviso. Many of these boats were abandoned along th
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