Discovering the Mysterious Shipwreck of the S T Sheraton on Hunstanton Beach

Key Highlights :

1. The shipwreck of the S T Sheraton was discovered by dog walkers visiting Hunstanton Beach.

2. The ship was built in 1907 and she was a tough and sturdy ship constructed of steel and designed to handle the rough conditions of the North Sea.

3. After being on the sea for 40 years, it shipwrecked in 1947.

4. Many of the ships parts were taken and sold on and she was left for the sea to take her slowly piece by piece.

5. All that remains today is a rusty ribcage.

     As I stood atop the cliff of Hunstanton Beach in North Norfolk, I couldn’t help but be in awe of the majestic view before me. The historic Hunstanton Lighthouse and the ruins of St. Edmund’s Chapel were a sight to behold, but the real show-stopper was the shipwreck of the S T Sheraton in the distance. I felt like I had discovered treasure.

     The S T Sheraton was a steel fishing boat built in 1907 and served in both World Wars. After being on the sea for 40 years, it shipwrecked in 1947. Many of the ship’s parts were taken and sold on, and she was left for the sea to take her slowly piece by piece. All that remains today is a rusty ribcage.

     Though the history of the ship is vague, it’s amazing that a shipwreck of this kind is only a short drive away from Cambridgeshire, located at the very top of the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. It’s a popular spot for dog walkers and a great day out. During low tide, the shipwreck is visible below the historic Hunstanton Lighthouse.

     As I made my way down onto the beach, I was met with strong winds coming off the sea. I was still excited to see the shipwreck and I wasn’t disappointed. It looked almost like a movie set, something straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean, though of course not as old. Its broken ribcage and rusting body had an undeniable creepiness to it, like something haunted.

     The way it has been slowly taken by the sea for 76 years, leaving only a ribcage left and becoming a habitat for a variety of sea animals, is truly amazing. There were a few people already huddled around and more people approaching to take photos and investigate its mysteries. As I admired it and took as many pictures as I possibly could, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and wonder.

     The shipwreck of the S T Sheraton is a reminder of the power of the sea and its ability to take away what it once gave. It’s a sad ending to what once was an amazing ship, but it has been preserved in time for us to admire and appreciate its beauty. It’s a reminder of the past and a testament to the strength and resilience of the North Sea.

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