Archaeologists Discover Wooden and Metal Object Approximately 25 Meters Long on Florida Beach.
Mysterious object on Florida beach. (Photo: Volusia Safety Agency).
Beachgoers reported that this object emerged after Hurricane Nicole and Hurricane Ian swept through Florida, causing significant coastal erosion, according to a New York Times report on December 5.
Officials stated that the object appears to be made of wood and metal, measuring approximately 25 meters in length. It has not yet been able to be pulled from the sand due to rising tides.
“The state’s maritime archaeology team has been notified for further investigation,” said a spokesperson for Volusia County. Archaeologists will examine this object more closely when the tide recedes on December 5.
The Florida coastline has seen numerous mysterious objects surface in recent years, attributed to erosion and tidal movements revealing them.
Many on social media speculate that this object could be a barrier, a shipwreck, part of a former dock, or seating for spectators during NASCAR races held on the beach.
The object appeared after Hurricane Nicole and Hurricane Ian caused coastal erosion in Florida. (Photo: Volusia County).
“It’s a mystery. Many people think it’s part of an old ship,” said Tamra Malphurs, spokesperson for the Volusia Marine Safety Agency, as reported by Southern Living. “Hopefully, we will have answers soon.”
In 2020, a couple discovered several wooden beams along with spikes protruding from the sand while walking along Crescent Beach. Maritime archaeologists believe this to be remnants of the 19th-century ship Caroline Eddy.
In 2021, a high school student found a gold coin from the 1715 Fleet (a Spanish fleet that sank off the coast of Florida in 1715 due to a hurricane) at Turtle Trail beach.
In October, an individual unearthed a diamond ring worth $40,000 at St. Augustine beach.
