On the edge of Hokitika Beach is this big anchor sitting on the rocks which is from the Schooner Tambo which was shipwrecked at the bar in 1866.
It was found during black sand mining in 1987 and is now part of the Tambo Shipwreck Memorial. The anchor was originally secured by the crew after the ship ran aground but a strong tide and current forced the ship back out to sea. The boat in the background is a reconstruction of the said ship.
Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's signs.
17 comments:
Nice new banner and weee, than anchor is huge! Great reconstruction, too.
Interesting story and an impressive anchor.
What a powerful piece of history. It's moving to think how that anchor, once a symbol of safety, became part of a memorial to a ship lost to the sea's relentless force
Great and somewhat sad story about that ship.
I’m guessing it’s low tide? Or is the ship high and dry all the time?
An interesting piece of history. That replica and the anchor must be a great attraction
That is very interesting and a testament to the power of the sea.
People have endured much over time. It's wonderful people cared enough to reconstruct the ship!
Interesting.
A wonderful memorial. The anchor looks huge!
...Amy, that's a mighty big anchor!
West Coast has so much interesting history (and ling history of shipwrecks)
This reminded me of The Bonaventure Anchor in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada which has a fascinating and tragic history.
Lovely photo and interesting back story.
I like the angle you got of the anchor.
Nice post.
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A good way to remember the story and the seamen who perished in the shipwreck. And a good reminder of the power of the Pacific.
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