Atlantus Shipwreck at Sunset Beach
by Kristia Adams
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Atlantus Shipwreck at Sunset Beach
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Kristia Adams
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Photograph - Photograph
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The remains of the sinking concrete ship, the SS Atlantus, rests just offshore of Sunset Beach on Cape May Point. The ship launched in 1918 and was used to transport troops home from WW I and later to haul coal in New England. After 2 years in service, it was sent for salvage in Virginia. It was later bought to use in a ferry docking project. The ship was repaired and towed to Cape May in March of 1926 and ground breaking ceremonies commenced. In June of that same year, there was a storm and the Atlantus broke free of its moorings and ran aground at Sunset Beach. All attempts to free the ship failed and there she sits today, deteriorating. The ship is broken into 3 pieces with the stern being the most visible portion.
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January 1st, 2021
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