📜 Iconic and atmospheric shipwreck of a Japanese fishing vessel, located at the southernmost tip of Africa.
🔍 The Meisho Maru No. 38 ran aground on November 16, 1982, with all 17 crew members surviving.
🌊 See a historic shipwreck, constantly battered by wind and waves.
📸 Great for photography, especially at sunset.
🚶 Easy 20-minute walk from the southernmost tip of Africa.
📜 Learn about maritime history and crew survival.
🗺️ Located near Cape Agulhas Lighthouse and 'Tip of Africa' monument.
⚠️ Fragile state due to erosion and rust, climbing/swimming discouraged for safety.
🌊 Dangerous surrounding waves and rocks.
🅿️ Ample parking nearby L'Agulhas National Park.
🚗 Accessible by car via a dirt road to Suiderstrand, or a 20-minute walk.
👀 Only the bow section remains visible, constantly eroding, see it before it's gone.
⚠️ Best admired from a distance due to safety concerns.
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