Santa maria wreck boa vista

The Wreck of the Santa Maria. Posted by: Juniper7. The easiest way is to go by 4WD vehicle, however it is possible to walk to the wreck but you will need to be properly equipped and carry plenty of water for the journey. Published By: StagsRoar. Download this waymark:. GPX File. LOC File. The easiest way is to go by 4WD vehicle, however it is possible to walk to the wreck but you will need to be properly equipped and carry plenty of water for the journey, the walkers we witnessed were certainly working up a good sweat.

Its been reported that a party was taking place on board the three-mast sailing vessel when it ran aground. But the wreck is slowly crumbling, thanks to over forty years in the rough waves of the Atlantic Ocean. In a few years it will probably disappear completely. Take a look on Google Images to see the how the wreckage has changed over the years. Sadly, the beach is littered with plastic bottles and other detritus, left behind by the tourists.

In that way, it reminded me of a beach close to home where I enjoy spending time. Ooh, that looks so interesting! The only problem is that there is no road to get there. You have to take a jeep, traveling through treacherous sands and big stones that make the car jump. The easiest way is to go by 4WD vehicle, however it is possible to walk to the wreck but you will need to be properly equipped and carry plenty of water for the journey, the walkers we witnessed were certainly working up a good sweat.

Its been reported that a party was taking place on board the three-mast sailing vessel when it ran aground. At the time, even the Cape Verde Port Authority captain, Commander Limpo Serra, traveled to the scene of the accident to get a first-hand look at the situation. For nearly a year, machines and men worked on the unloading of the Cabo de Santa Maria.

The traffic of people between the town of Sal Rei and the beach was heavy, and included children, mules and donkeys.