Carlos de Eizaguirre, Steam passenger liner near Cape Town, South Africa.
The Carlos de Eizaguirre was a steam passenger liner approximately 114 meters long, operating in international service during the early 20th century. The vessel carried passengers and cargo between European and Asian ports, powered by engines designed for long ocean crossings.
The vessel was built in England in 1903 and initially operated under different names before being renamed Carlos de Eizaguirre in 1910. It remained in service for about a decade until a wartime incident brought its operation to an end.
The vessel bore the name of a Spanish captain and represented early 20th-century maritime commerce when steamships regularly connected distant ports across three continents. Its routes linked Europe, Africa, and Asia through regular passenger service.
The wreck lies in shallow to moderate water, making it accessible for various types of visitors. The site requires only basic familiarity with the conditions, and no specialized skills are necessary.
The vessel struck a naval mine during the First World War and sank with remarkable speed, going down in minutes. Its rapid loss at sea during wartime stands as a reminder of maritime dangers during the conflict.
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