6 Shipwrecks That are Still Visible on Beaches

The United Nations estimates that there are more than 3 million shipwrecks on the ocean floor. But, also, shipwrecks can be found on deserted beaches, on coral reefs in the middle of the ocean, at restricted diamond areas, uninhabited islands or other remote & uncivilized places. Therefore, this is a list dedicated to picturesque shipwrecks which are still visible on beaches around the world.

# Dimitrios Shipwreck, Greece

Dimitrios is a Greek shipwreck famous due to its picturesque location on an easily accessible sandy beach near Gythio, Greece. There are many rumors about the ship's origins and how it got stranded on the beach. Most relate that the ship was used to smuggle cigarettes between Turkey and Italy.

# SS Ayrfield Wreck, Australia

SS Ayrfield was a steel-hulled, single screw, steam collier of 1140 tonnes and 79.1m (260ft) in length. It was built in the UK in 1911 and registered at Sydney in 1912. It was purchased by the Commonwealth Government and used to transport supplies to American troops stationed in the Pacific region during WWII. The hull is located near the mouth of Haslams Creek with the bow pointing towards the shore.

# Eduard Bohlen, Namibia

The Eduard Bohlen was a ship that ran aground off the coast of Namibia's Skeleton Coast on September 5, 1909. Currently the wreck lies in the sand a quarter mile from the shoreline. The ship was a 2,272 gross ton cargo ship with a length of 310 feet (95m). In September 1909, it ran aground in thick fog and wrecked at Conception Bay while on a voyage from Swakopmund to Table Bay. This wreck is said to symbolise the loneliness of Namibia’s coast best. Its remains lie rusting in the sand, partially buried.

# Shipwreck near Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

On the beautiful beach of Vila Nova de Milfontes in Portugal lays the wreck of a tugboat. Local people say that this Dutch ship stranded while fleeing from the Coast Guard. Members of the crew didn't want to be caught, because the boat was used to smuggle goods.

# Panagiotis Shipwreck, Greece

The Panagiotis is a picturesque shipwreck lying in the white sands of an exposed cove on the coast of Zakynthos (Zante), which is among the southern-most of the Ionian Islands of Greece. Navagio (Shipwreck), the spot where she lies, is a valued tourist attraction on the north-western side of the island, with thousands of visitors each year. She was built in Scotland in 1937 as Saint Bedan and wrecked in 1980, probably while carrying contraband cigarettes and being chased by the Greek Navy.

# La Famille Express, Turks and Caicos Islands

“La Famille Express” is a very rusty boat that got stuck on sandbank in the Turks and Caicos islands a long time ago. Ship sits in around 7ft of water. Has improvised ladders allowing access to entire ship.