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It was wrecked as the American Star at Playa de Garcey on Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands on 18 January 1994. The wreck deteriorated and completely collapsed into the sea. As of 2024, it is no longer visible on the ocean surface and has become an artificial reef. Construction (1936–1939) America under construction.
Jul 10, 2024 · Meet the SS American Star, a transatlantic liner turned cruise ship that would spend the last ten years of her existence beached on the banks of Fuerteventura. Persistently and violently, the waves would rip the ship apart.
Nov 2, 2022 · Scientists Made an Incredible Discovery When a Cliff Collapsed in the Grand Canyon. Located off the coast of the Canary Islands is the wreck of the SS America, an ocean liner that doubled as a troop transport during WWII.
The American Star drifted through the night towards the Canary Islands. At 6:15 AM on the overcast morning of Tuesday, January 18, 1994, wind and waves slammed the old ship broadside onto Playa Garcey on the lower west coast of the island of Fuerteventura.
Timeline of Deterioration00:00 1994 – Runs aground off Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. Breaks in half within the first few hours. Locals loot the ship for val...
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The wreck today. Underwater photos of the wreck today, I believe these are from Daniel Segura Diaz. Search Youtube and you will see some incredible dive footage of the ship wreck. The above shows a haunting image of the American Star sailing past her resting place.
Apr 25, 2020 · The scene was haunting…it was a skeleton in real life, the layers of paint wearing away, the “X” marks from it’s Chandris days still visible on the one remaining smokestack, a hastily-created ladder welded onto the side of the ship. Check out the story of this liner’s sad tale in the video below: Video unavailable.
