Mystery shipwreck leaves local baffled as explorer investigates debris in secluded cove – ‘I had no clue that was there!’
A TikTok explorer has made an extraordinary discovery using Google Earth, spotting a massive shipwreck hidden along England’s coastline.
The social media adventurer, called Josh, stumbled upon the wreckage whilst browsing satellite images of the British shoreline.
“While scrolling through Google Earth, I stumbled across what looked like a massive shipwreck tucked away in a secluded cove along England’s stunning coastline,” Josh wrote of his finding.
Intrigued by his virtual discovery, he decided to investigate the site in person.
Josh embarked on a journey to Land’s End, where he undertook what he described as a “stunning” coastal cliff walk.
“Don’t let its beauty fool you – this coastline is deadly. There are over 130 registered shipwrecks here,” he warned.
During his expedition, Josh first encountered a former coastguard lookout station.
Shortly after, he spotted the wreckage he had seen on Google Earth, nestled within a hidden cove.
“It looks absolutely massive,” he remarked as he began descending the rocky terrain for a closer look.
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Upon reaching the wreck, Josh noted that “part of the ship has broken off,” with large metal chunks scattered across the cove.
The explorer ventured onto the slanted deck of the vessel, where he discovered a series of rusting ladders and windows.
Through a door he found, Josh accessed several empty rooms within the wreck.
“This is a crazy place,” he exclaimed during his exploration. “But it left me wondering why did this massive ship wreck here?”
“The hike to the wreck was breathtaking,” Josh later reflected. “The rugged coastal cliffs, with waves crashing below, offered a dramatic and awe-inspiring setting.”
The wreck is thought to be the RMS Mulheim, a German cargo vessel that ran aground in 2003.
The 294ft ship was carrying 2,200 tonnes of scrap car plastic when disaster struck at Gamper Bay between Sennen Cove and Lands’ End.
The accident occurred in peculiar circumstances at 5am on March 22, 2003, when the chief officer caught his trousers in his chair’s lever.
After falling and losing consciousness, he awoke too late to prevent the ship hitting the rocks.
The six Polish crew members were safely airlifted by a RNAS Culdrose search and rescue helicopter.
Josh issued a stark warning about the dangers of exploring shipwrecks.
“Exploring shipwrecks can be dangerous,” he cautioned. “These sites are unstable, with sharp edges and deteriorating structures.”
He emphasised his professional training, stating: “I’m a trained professional, and my actions shouldn’t be copied.”
“Always put safety first and refrain from entering or climbing on shipwrecks,” he advised.
Local residents expressed surprise at the wreck’s existence, with one commenting: “I live in Cornwall and I had no clue that was there!”
Another noted the wreck’s deterioration: “It’s sad how time wears these things away.”