This is the wreck of the S. S. Waitangi that sank at the Patea breakwater in 1923. It was covered with black sand for decades, peeking from its resting place on occasion, but being covered again. The winds uncovered it over the last few years and it had been visible since. Click here for more information.
15 comments:
Oh how interesting! I love to come upon things like this. We have a shipwreck off the Oregon coast (the Peter Iredale) which is very popular.
Wow a shipwreck. That's a great find. It's very interesting how the changes in nature cover and uncover things and incidents.
Hari Om
Love your persepctives... the black sand adds to the sense of loss somehow... atmosphere plus! YAM xx
Very haunting and yet strangely beautiful. Sad about it being shipwrecked but so cool to see it now in it's faded glory.
How interesting. The shipwreck is kind of beautiful.
Black sand is so interesting. I've seen several beaches in Hawaii. Tom The Backroads Traveller
I love coming across old shipwrecks. I bet there are plenty more along the NZ coastline
Almost gives me goosebumps... imagine the story it has to tell. Great shots!
Amazing find! Shipwrecks are always interesting. I wonder if everyone survived. Must go read more about this one.
So that is what black sand looks like!! I love the wreck! It has taken a lot of damage over the years!!
Those are outstanding photos of that old shipwreck. Seeing it just makes you wonder who was aboard when it sank, who survived if any and where was it coming from and going to.
So interesting! An eyesore, but the history behind it, so sad.
Oh wow! Love the rust on the metal, great find. It actually looks beautiful to me.
Neat post
How interesting! A great post for rubbish! Thanks for sharing.
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