Erosion unearths shipwreck in Daytona Beach, Florida
Following a prolonged period of stormy weather in Daytona Beach, Florida, beach erosion has unearthed what appears to be a shipwreck from the 1800s.
The remains were discovered in the 3200 Block of Daytona Beach Shores, creating 7 to 9 metre-long hull lines in the sand.
This is the second ship to be unearthed in the area recently, with Hurricane Nicole revealing the in-tact hull of a 30-metre-long ship in December 2022, a few kilometers north of Daytona Beach.
Experts have long suspected something was buried in that part of the beach, but this is the first time the public has had a glimpse of it.
The outline of the hull can be seen in the sand (Volusia County Beaches/Facebook)
Volusia County Beaches took to Facebook to announce the discover stating that Florida archaeologists would be out on Monday to map the wreck.
Speaking with Click Orlando, beach patrol captain AJ Miller said it points to how eroded local beaches are at the moment.
“It’s kind of cool to see these blasts from the past but unfortunately it’s due to the loss of sand,” he told the publication.
Despite the excitement surrounding the discovery and the crowds it has attracted, beachgoers are advised to keep a safe distance from the wreck.
Miller warns that it is unclear whether there is any metal involved, and the area is considered hazardous.
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All images: Volusia County Beaches/Facebook
