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Zeila Shipwreck

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Zeila Shipwreck
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Rogério - 58+ countries visited
Klaipeda, Lithuania856 contributions
Interesting if you are nearby
Nov 2023 • Solo
It was interesting to see how the vessel came into the coastal zone hit these on. Most times vessels are brought by the natural water standing on its sides. This is head on . Not worth a line detour
Written 21 November 2023
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europeholidays
South Africa145 contributions
Nice to stop and take photos a pitty about the beggars
Aug 2023 • Couples
I always loved to stop there and see the birds on the wreck and take a few more photos but over the last few years the beggars and "car watchers "that try to sell illegal precious stones are really intimidating and have ruined the place for us.
Written 17 October 2023
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Ajay G
Atlanta, GA126 contributions
Just okay!
Aug 2022
not a true shipwreck, this is a trawler that is relatively recent wreck rather than a true ship, but worth a stop nonetheless esp if you are traveling between Hentisbay and Swakopmund
Written 28 August 2022
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AndrejaKo
Maribor, Slovenia1,069 contributions
windy day
Nov 2021
one of few wrecks still in relatively good shape. but will be destroyed by ailments in a short time like the rest of them. but locals gather here, trying to sell you stones. i understand, living must be made somehow, but those stones, man. they try to sell them to you everywhere. and for a lot. there are many sellers and hard to get rid of. sort of hard to take in the area.
if it's windy, bring warm clothes.
Written 10 April 2022
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europeholidays
South Africa145 contributions
A min minute stopover
Jan 2022
The local hustlers and "car watchers"hanging around there are really irritating. Would have loved to stay longer to take some photos.
Written 22 January 2022
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emerina_bakkes
Cape Town Central, South Africa192 contributions
Interesting sight!
Oct 2021
Worth doing a half day trip from Swakopmund to see the Zeila shipwreck on route to Hentiesbaai. Very interesting to see.
Written 13 October 2021
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Emilia & Alex
New York City, NY39 contributions
Beautiful Shipwreck and Mildly Annoying Gemstone Salespeople
Aug 2021
The Zeila Shipwreck is a must-see attraction if you are driving between Hentisbaii and Swakopmund. The shipwreck is well marked on the road (the C34), and just a few hundred meters from the turnoff. This shipwreck is impressive because of how close to the shore it is, making it easy to photograph. The plentiful nesting cormorants on the ship are great for birdwatchers.

The downside to the Zelia's accessibility is that the small beach area is rife with people selling gemstones. Even when traveling in the low season, you will be immediately approached once you park your car, and harangued most of your entire stay. You can briefly escape the sellers by walking down towards the wreck, since the sellers stay up in the parking area. If you do want to buy a gemstone you can barging for one, but keep in mind that you can also find your own along many beaches on Namibia's coast.
Written 25 September 2021
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Tam
Johannesburg, South Africa23 contributions
Nice little stop
May 2021 • Family
Lovely to see the shipwreck , we had researched it a little so knew a bit about it which was nice .

The hawkers selling their “rocks” are pretty annoying they are pushy and do leave a sour taste in your mouth for trying to enjoy your time on the beach without being bugged . Was a nice break to the trip enroute Hentiesbaai
Written 16 June 2021
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Erwin
Antwerp, Belgium3,068 contributions
The Zeila
Dec 2019
This fishing trawler run aground on August 25th 2008 about 14km from South of Hentiesbaai.
The vessel was sold as scrap metal to an Indian company, got stranded after it came loose from its towing line while on its way to Bombay, shortly after it left Walvis Bay.
Nice photo opportunity
Written 10 November 2020
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gordy3000
Brussels, Belgium315 contributions
Great place for a photo if you don't have time for the Skeleton coast
Aug 2019
We were driving from Twyfelfontein to Swakopmund in one day and did not have time to turn north at Hentiesbaai to see Cape Cross or the Skeleton coast. The Zelia shipwreck is easily seen from the C34 coast road just south of Hentiesbaai. We stopped for half an hour and got some great photos. There are no services around the parking area. There were the usual sellers of trinkets but they were not pushy. Highly recommended.
Written 11 February 2020
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