SS Maheno, Shipwreck in Queensland
The SS Maheno is a large shipwreck beached on Fraser Island in Queensland, with its hull rising above the sand. The remains show the structure of an ocean liner from the early 1900s, revealing the ship's size and metal framework.
Built in 1911 as a passenger liner, the ship later served as a hospital vessel during World War I. In 1935, a storm pushed it off course and it ran aground on Fraser Island, where it has remained ever since.
The wreck has become a symbol of Fraser Island and draws visitors interested in maritime history. At the site, people see the rusted remains and witness firsthand how the ocean reclaims a large vessel over time.
The wreck is best explored at low tide when you can walk closer without wading through deep water. Wear sturdy shoes since the sand is uneven and exposed metal parts of the ship can be sharp.
The ship was originally built as a luxury liner carrying passengers in style across the seas. Its journey from a cruise ship to a wartime hospital vessel and finally to a beached wreck represents an unusual path for a single ship.
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