Wreck of the MV Creteblock
Remains of a concrete ship visible at low tide near Whitby Scar.

šŸ“œ Remains of a ferro-concrete ship, built in 1919.
šŸ” Sunk in 1947, later partially blown up to reduce hazard.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ See the unique concrete ship wreck
šŸš Observe ammonite fossils on wave-cut platform
šŸ’Ž Find fossilized tree fern (Whitby Jet) in cliffs
šŸš¶ Easy access at low tide

Why Avoid

āš ļø Be careful with tide times, risk of getting stranded

Tips

šŸ…æļø Park at Abbey Headland car park
šŸš¶ Walk from town via 199 steps to Abbey
šŸšŒ Better to bus from Scarborough if coming by train

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