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Streedagh Strand Armada wrecks
Tidal foreshore Source-confirmed findsRestricted
What you could find
Reported finds from this shoreline.
Wreck timber
Nails and fittingsPhotos via Wikimedia Commons: NPS photo (Public domain), North Lincolnshire Museum, Martin Foreman, (CC BY 2.0).
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Why this spot
Spanish Armada wrecks La Lavia, La Juliana and Santa Maria de Vison, September 1588
Storms have washed large Armada hull timbers onto the beach, including a 20 foot rudder section and 13 and 16 foot ribs in 2015 that were reported to the National Museum. Nine guns were raised from La Juliana.View source →
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Atlantic surf, rip currents
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.