I am very fortunate to live near the Sefton Coast, I have found the more that I explore it there more there is to discover. The ship wrecks hold a particular fascination, some are always out of reach, some become accessible at times. The shifting sands and tides, not to mention the weather mean that no two visits are ever the same. I always have a longing to get closer, to find more. Here are some photographs from a group walk organised by the Sefton Coastal Partnership Scheme, 16th July 14
The sands can be very dangerous, and should not be attempted with out an experienced guide. Martyn Griffiths in well known as an expert and
his website has much fascinating information on these ships.
Ionic Star - Formby, Shipwreck
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| Ionic Star - lost 1939. No fatalities |
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| Ionic Star - lost 1939 - was inbound from Brazil |
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| Ionic Star - lost 1939 - Picture 16 July 2014 |
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Bradda, Formby, Shipwreck
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| Five of the Six Crew Drowned, 1936. Pic 16th July 2014 |
The wreck further out, top left is the Ionic Star.
Pegu, Formby, Shipwreck
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| Got stuck in 1939, all crew and passengers rescued. | | |
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Not so accessible,
without a micro-lite?
