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The only information on the back of this photo is "1952," which is infuriatingly vague considering the condition of the truck.
The Garden Island Ships' Graveyard, in the North Arm of the Port Adelaide River, offers paddlers a chance to experience part of South Australia's early maritime history.
The 26 wrecks at Garden Island are part of one of the world's largest and most diverse ships' graveyards. Boasting the remains of sailing ships, steamers, motor vessels, ferries, barges, dredgers and pontoons, the site provides a unique glimpse into our past.
The mudflats the wrecks lay on are bounded by mangroves – one of the few remaining systems in metropolitan Adelaide. This eco-system provides a habitat for dolphins, other marine creatures and bird species, enhancing a recreational paddler's experience.
The trail is marked by three on-water signs near the main group of wrecks, as well as two on-land signs at the Garden Island boat ramp.
Canon EOS 5D, Tamron 250-500
2014
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The wreck sits in tact on a sandy bank listing to the starboard side at 60-70 degrees. The top of the wreck lies just 16 metres below the surface while the deepest part lies in 30 metres of water. Since 1911 the wreck has gradually become a dynamic artificial reef hosting an enormous range of corals and fish.
The colours are bedazzling. Lurid purple, red, yellow, in fact every colour coral covers the whole structure. I can't think of any otherway to describe it other than an exquisite coral garden. A small piece of heaven.
Wreck Meje
Potapljaška lokacija / Dive site: Otok Mrduja med Šolto in Bračem / Island Mrduja between Šolta and Brač
Globina / Depth: 35-40 m
The "Gratititude"came ashore during stormy weather on 10th Oct 1892. It now lies embedded in Aberlady's extensive sandbank