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    March 1, 2020

    On 16 November 1982, the Meisho Maru 38 hit rocks off the shore of Africa. All 17 crew members survived and 240 tons of frozen tuna had to be removed from the wreckage! The shipwreck marks the start point of the Rasperpunt Hiking Trail

      September 24, 2024

      Shipwreck onroute Lighthouse hiking trail

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