A sunken ship, likely from the 20th century, has been spotted in the San Francisco Bay, confirmed by maritime archeologist James Delgado. It rests in a known dumping site for decommissioned vessels near Treasure Island. The ship's smooth outline suggests it's a more recent military model. The Bay is home to numerous wrecks, dating back to the Gold Rush era when abandoned vessels turned the coast into a bustling hub. Many such ships have historical significance, contributing to the area's maritime heritage.
The vessel, likely from the 20th century, is located in a known dumping site for decommissioned ships near Treasure Island, maritime archeologist James Delgado told SFGATE.
The ship seems to have been recorded as an 'obstruction' in 1966, he said. It's just one of many wrecks hidden throughout the Bay.
The Bay Area has a long history of these sunken boats. The Gold Rush of 1849 brought thousands of aspiring miners and speculators to San Francisco, who abandoned hundreds of vessels at the shore.
Some were used as saloons, warehouses and temporary housing, but as commercial real estate progressed, the ships receded farther below the city, quite literally buried by the sands of time.
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