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Super cool to check out if you're in the area! Lower tides are better to see the ship wreck. There's an informational board to learn about it as well. Free parking and dog friendly!
Was visiting the area after a few years so I stopped by to see the shipwreck again and WOW it's changed so much! A large amount of sand has washed away and the entire wreck is now exposed (July 2023)! When I visited back in 2021, only the top of the front hull was exposed - the sand was so high I could just walk right through it. On this visit the front hull towered waaay over me - I'd have to climb it! The ruins are surprisingly intact and you can still make out the shape of the vessel. It's best to visit at low tide to see as much as possible and walk around the ruins. The maritime museum in Astoria has a really lovely exhibit dedicated to this shipwreck with artifacts, lots of info, and a book full of pictures of the shipwreck throughout the years going all the way back to the early 1900s!! What a find! You'll find the shipwreck in Fort Stevens State Park on a really nice beach and it should come up in google maps easily. There's a medium size parking lot at the beach but it fills up fast in busy tourist times. Free to enter and park and the parking lot has bathrooms.
Another must see. This ship wreck will not be here much longer as it is withering away. The Wreck of the Peter Iredale is what brought us here but it was the beautiful landscape that kept us here. Strongly recommend. Parking was very close to the ship wreck.
Arguably the most recognizable feature of the Fort Stevens State Park, the wreck of the Peter Iredale is a rusty, barnacle-covered, half-submerged and slowly-deteriorating landmark that serves as the cherry on top of an already incredible beach. Great for photos; not recommended for climbing on - there are sharp, jagged and rusty edges, insecure footholds, and almost always enough wind to send you flying off its skeletal remains, if you're not careful. During low tide, look for tidepools forming around the bases of its bony, protruding remains.
Super awesome landmark. I came here in February and the drive from Beaverton to Hammond can be dangerous due to the ice on the road there, so be sure to load some sandbags in your trunk if you do not have snow chains, or use snow chains to be extra careful if you're driving here to winter. The drive itself was mesmerizing and the shipwreck was amazing! There are also sand dollars on the beach which was a great additional touch to an already great beach. It is also a great read as well if you want to read about the history.
The wreck of the Peter Iredale a 4 mast British steel ship ran aground near Ft. Stevens. In 1906, the ship left Mexico, bound for Portland but never made it.. The lifesaving station sent a team of men to rescue the ship. It was ruled that the sudden wind shift and the strong current were responsible for the stranding the ship. The wrecked bark became an immediate tourist attraction. Although the ship has been broken up by waves,wind, & sand over the years, the wreck of the Peter Iredale is a popular tourist attraction.
Who knew a 100+ year old hunk of rusty steel could be so captivating? We were able to go twice: once when it was storming, which was so appropriate given that the wreck occurred due to a crazy storm. There were only a few people out, which meant I got some great photos and time lapses with no one in them! The second time, we went during a break in the rain at sunset. Evidently, this is a popular spot for sunsets! A lot of families out with kids running around, photographers trying to catch the structure at the perfect angle and light, and then some just hanging out and enjoying the view. Much better photo ops at this time, but hard to catch without some random person in them. Such different experiences, but I liked them both!
it seems to be shrinking... well i guess it should, as its been 34 years since we visited last..... It is a great example of how treacherous the Oregon coast can be. It is a great place to enter the beach area and drive up the beach!
The shipwreck is inside the Fort Steven's Park. It's an interesting site you don't see all the time - on a quiet beach with nearly black fine sand, sits a shipwreck that is over 100 years old. Google the history to find out how it landed here, and google when low tide is. We were there 35 minutes before the lowest tide time, and it was ideal. It was a fun stop for both kids and adults. The beach at low tide also has neat pockets of sand and water that makes for nice photos. This stop will be a highlight of our trip!
My happy place. The shipwreck is dynamic, living in the ins and outs of ocean waters, the sands and the sands of time. Decades of presumed disintegration, and the rest of the ship's skeleton appears from beneath the sand!
This is a cool stop to make if you are on the road or in the area. We stopped here on the way back home to check it out. The parking was easy and the actual shipwreck wasn't too far from the parking lot. The beach area itself was clean and well maintained. I believe when we came it was high tide so we couldn't get very close to take pictures. But overall it was a nice sight to check out.
An absolutely stunning sight, went with my SO on my birthday to spend time on the beach and take in the beauty of the shipwreck and the ocean. Made for excellent pictures at sunset, definitely a sight to see.
2 years ago
Was visiting the area after a few years so I stopped by to see the shipwreck again and WOW it's changed so much! A large amount of sand has washed away and the entire wreck is now exposed (July 2023)! When I visited back in 2021, only the top of the front hull was exposed - the sand was so high I could just walk right through it. On this visit the front hull towered waaay over me - I'd have to climb it! The ruins are surprisingly intact and you can still make out the shape of the vessel. It's best to visit at low tide to see as much as possible and walk around the ruins. The maritime museum in Astoria has a really lovely exhibit dedicated to this shipwreck with artifacts, lots of info, and a book full of pictures of the shipwreck throughout the years going all the way back to the early 1900s!! What a find! You'll find the shipwreck in Fort Stevens State Park on a really nice beach and it should come up in google maps easily. There's a medium size parking lot at the beach but it fills up fast in busy tourist times. Free to enter and park and the parking lot has bathrooms. read more
3 years ago
Another must see. This ship wreck will not be here much longer as it is withering away. The Wreck of the Peter Iredale is what brought us here but it was the beautiful landscape that kept us here. Strongly recommend. Parking was very close to the ship wreck. read more
Arguably the most recognizable feature of the Fort Stevens State Park, the wreck of the Peter Iredale is a rusty, barnacle-covered, half-submerged and slowly-deteriorating landmark that serves as the cherry on top of an already incredible beach. Great for photos; not recommended for climbing on - there are sharp, jagged and rusty edges, insecure footholds, and almost always enough wind to send you flying off its skeletal remains, if you're not careful. During low tide, look for tidepools forming around the bases of its bony, protruding remains. read more
Super awesome landmark. I came here in February and the drive from Beaverton to Hammond can be dangerous due to the ice on the road there, so be sure to load some sandbags in your trunk if you do not have snow chains, or use snow chains to be extra careful if you're driving here to winter. The drive itself was mesmerizing and the shipwreck was amazing! There are also sand dollars on the beach which was a great additional touch to an already great beach. It is also a great read as well if you want to read about the history. read more
The wreck of the Peter Iredale a 4 mast British steel ship ran aground near Ft. Stevens. In 1906, the ship left Mexico, bound for Portland but never made it.. The lifesaving station sent a team of men to rescue the ship. It was ruled that the sudden wind shift and the strong current were responsible for the stranding the ship. The wrecked bark became an immediate tourist attraction. Although the ship has been broken up by waves,wind, & sand over the years, the wreck of the Peter Iredale is a popular tourist attraction. read more
2 years ago
Who knew a 100+ year old hunk of rusty steel could be so captivating? We were able to go twice: once when it was storming, which was so appropriate given that the wreck occurred due to a crazy storm. There were only a few people out, which meant I got some great photos and time lapses with no one in them! The second time, we went during a break in the rain at sunset. Evidently, this is a popular spot for sunsets! A lot of families out with kids running around, photographers trying to catch the structure at the perfect angle and light, and then some just hanging out and enjoying the view. Much better photo ops at this time, but hard to catch without some random person in them. Such different experiences, but I liked them both! read more
6 years ago
it seems to be shrinking... well i guess it should, as its been 34 years since we visited last..... It is a great example of how treacherous the Oregon coast can be. It is a great place to enter the beach area and drive up the beach! read more
The shipwreck is inside the Fort Steven's Park. It's an interesting site you don't see all the time - on a quiet beach with nearly black fine sand, sits a shipwreck that is over 100 years old. Google the history to find out how it landed here, and google when low tide is. We were there 35 minutes before the lowest tide time, and it was ideal. It was a fun stop for both kids and adults. The beach at low tide also has neat pockets of sand and water that makes for nice photos. This stop will be a highlight of our trip! read more
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My happy place. The shipwreck is dynamic, living in the ins and outs of ocean waters, the sands and the sands of time. Decades of presumed disintegration, and the rest of the ship's skeleton appears from beneath the sand! read more
5 years ago
This is a cool stop to make if you are on the road or in the area. We stopped here on the way back home to check it out. The parking was easy and the actual shipwreck wasn't too far from the parking lot. The beach area itself was clean and well maintained. I believe when we came it was high tide so we couldn't get very close to take pictures. But overall it was a nice sight to check out. read more
3 years ago
An absolutely stunning sight, went with my SO on my birthday to spend time on the beach and take in the beauty of the shipwreck and the ocean. Made for excellent pictures at sunset, definitely a sight to see. read more
5 years ago
The shipwreck is cool. The tide was in a bit high so couldn't get super close to have a better look but it was still nice to see it. read more
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Neat little pit stop during my road trip down the Oregon coast. It is located in the Fort Stevens State Park and there is a parking lot that is right next to the beach. Once you park and walk towards the ocean, you will see it right away. I think I came during low tide so I was able to see most of the ship but if you were to catch high tide, you might see less of the sunken shipwreck. There were people climbing on it and whatnot and the view of the coast itself is beautiful. Great spot to stretch your legs if you're driving along the Oregon coast! read more
This is such a cool structure on the beach with an awesome story behind it as well...fun AND educational! And the pictures alone are definitely worth a stop to see the remnants of the Peter Iredale! Climbing on the structure is fun, and examining the marine life on and around the wreck is also great, you never know what awesome encrusting creatures you will find! The beach its sitting on/embedded in is also great, makes for a fun afternoon walk. My goal next time is to get those great sunset pictures with the wreck in the foreground, another excuse to see this great landmark! Its located within the Fort Stevens State Park, go there and check it out!! read more
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Beautiful beach, and a historic place to visit. However, service on the ship's lido deck was dreadful, shrimp at the midnight buffet were past its peak, the forward bar ran out of vodka, handrails were a bit rusty, and the whole cruise just ended badly. We would do it all again, nevertheless. read more
8 years ago
Shitty beach with rusty scrap metal as a main attraction? It sucks. Not worth the time or drive. But our strong selfie game made up for it. read more
8 years ago
1906 Ship Wreck is an amazing piece of history along the Oregon Coast. If you're driving along the Coast this is a must stop and snap a photo of. Then swing over to Fort Stevens. read more
Incredible sight. A must see on the oregon coast. The steel bones of the ship stick out of the sand. It is a very unique sight. Located just inside fort stevens state park. Well worth the stop. I would love to bring my nice camera next time, i could spend the whole day photographing the wreck. read more
After spending the night in Gearhart, my husband I decided to drive further west to check out Astoria and then Fort Stevens State Park. I'd read about the Peter Iredale shipwreck on a blog about things to see on the Oregon coast. It would have been neat to have seen the ship when there was more than just the remnants of the bow, but it was still a cool sight nonetheless! One day it will have completely washed away. We went in a very windy, rainy day and there were a few other people on the beach as well as a couple of intrepid wind surfers. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth checking out a bit of tangible history! read more
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We stopped by here in the early morning and it was quiet and beautiful. Not much is left of the ship but it is still a really cool place to stop. The shipwreck is right at the parking lot so there isn't much of a walk. read more
8 years ago
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