Shipwreck Beach by auntietk
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I found a book a while back that talked about the history of the beach near our house. The pilings, the houses on the bluffs, the railroad tracks, and this point of land known as Shipwreck Beach, were all discussed at some length. It was fascinating to learn a bit more about our neighborhood!
In the 1930s one of the guys who lived in the area settled this beach. He started a business there doing shipwrecking. He would float a hull up to his property and beach it there, and then tear it apart, salvaging the metal and whatever wood was still usable.
If you look at the spot on Google Maps in satellite view you can see that the bits of stuff in the water in front of the wreck are pieces of another ship's hull which is almost completely submerged at high tide. (The Google Map image was actually taken at low tide, so it's pretty cool!)
To see this spot, go to Google Maps and search on Mukilteo, Washington. Once you've found Mukilteo, zoom in and scroll down the beach until you see the wreck. If you get to Edmonds, you've gone too far. I'd give you the coordinates, but I can't figure out how get them! You're on your own.
Anyway ... this is Shipwreck Beach. It's private property, still owned by the family of the guy who settled there in the 1930s.
Dang. Don't I live in the most gorgeous place?
The birds were a plus. I didn't even know I had them in the photo until I got home. This was shot at full zoom.
Comments (27)
beachzz
Great story about this place and yes, it IS gorgeous!!!
wysiwig
Very, very cool Tara! Find it at 47 degrees, 53 feet, 35.11 inches North by 122 degrees, 19 feet, 44.34 inches West. One question, other than as a conversation piece how come the thing is still there? (Added in repost) There are little squares that tell you what you are looking at when you pass the cursor over them. One square identifies the other wreck at low tide. Another square contains the following warning, 'Crazy people guarding the shipwreck!! Don't even try getting close!!'
faroutsider
You really are having a hard life right now - and in such a dreadful place! (looks and sounds a bit like Cape Town... :o) Great shot and fascinating historical snippet. Who says history is boring...?
bazza
Fabulous shot and info on the area will have to look it up on google maps..
awjay
excellent
jayfar
Super shot Tara and the birds really add the finishing touch.
GARAGELAND
magnificent!!!
durleybeachbum
Super pic, and what a lovely place!
PHELINAS
Tragic shot but very surrealist with the blue background ....the life goes on...
sunrise7
Great photo and interesting story. Nice POV. Everything is in its place. I like the pine tree on the right and the snow hill in the back. They give some fresh sense of hope and prosperity. I think you live in a very nice place. Annie
debbielove
What a cool and wonderful place to live! Great story Tara, thanks for that info!! lol The birds certainly add to it.. Rob
Faemike55
Great photo and wonderful bit of history Yep, the birds are a plus
makron
Great fhoto....wonderful history
helanker
WOW That is an excellent capture Tara and I Googled the place and I see alteast 4 other Wrecks too. WOW! Yes, you live in an exciting and beautiful place :-) I wouldnt mind coming close to that wreck with my camera :-)
hipps13
What a treat, Tara May surprise are fun as is the information so much to cherish as so much to live such a cool place so many thoughts run wild maybe a day for a swim to open up the core thank you so much for the light you bring into my life makes many smiles for you to me warm hugs and love, Linda Kaye
RodS
Yes, you do live in a really gorgeous place! The whole Pacific NW is just beautiful - must get up there someday! I'll bring the wine and vise-grips (inside joke, folks..) :-D Beautiful photo, Tara, and interesting information, as well. I'm going to Google to check it out!
emmecielle
Wonderful photo and interesting informations! :)
lyron
Beautiful picture!!!
bmac62
A mystery is no longer a mystery once it is revealed. Having visited Mukilteo for the first time in January 2010...this mystery is now solved. Thank goodness some people write about and photograph these things of the past. Excellent image...and yup, love those birds.
goodoleboy
Daniel Defoe's inspiration for his 18th century novel, "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe."
npauling
A beautiful scene and the birds are a great bonus as the look to be playing just for you.
MrsRatbag
I still want to hike over there; what a wonderful capture you've gotten!
jclP
Super pic
moochagoo
Very moody picture !
Merrylee
Excellent story and picture...
junge1
Great capture Tara. I was hundreds of times in Mukilteo but somehow missed this!When you open a Google map the location of your pointer (the little hand) is given at the very bottom of the map at the center and also the elevation. I looked at what I think the wreck is and the location there is 47d 53m 35.03s N, 122d 19m 43.52s W and the elevation is 2ft. d for degrees, m for minutes, and s for seconds. If you have the coordinates you can also find things on the map pretty fast. I hope this helps, Sig...
cfulton
Always interesting to find out more about a place we take for granted! A wonderful scene, Clive