Wreck of the Clipper King Philip
The King Philip was a three-masted clipper ship built in 1856. In 1878, she lost her anchor and drifted ashore at Ocean Beach, where she broke up and became buried in the sand. Every few decades, extreme low tides and shifting sands expose her wooden hull ribbing.
Field Research Notes
The wreck is buried beneath the sand of Ocean Beach. Remnants are only visible during extremely low (minus) tides, typically after large winter storms have washed away the top layers of sand. Do not attempt to dig or excavate, as the beach is managed by the National Park Service and ARPA rules apply.
Recommended Gear
Tide table app, Camera, Warm layers
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