Wreck of the SS Nornen — Attraction in Berrow

Brought back memories of forty years ago when I came across it last week, We were told at the time it was a Viking boat and always believed it was , I can remember back then getting stuck in the mud attempting to walk past the wreck further towards the sea , not that deep and not worried at the time, but my mates had to help pull me out, looking back who knows what could have happened had i been on my own, was going to climb on it last week but had my 16 month old Granddaughter with me so chose not to risk it, maybe she will in forty...

The ship got into difficulty in a storm 1867? Crew and dog saved however attempts to re float it were to no avail. It can be viewed twice a day low tide be careful walking close to it as sand is very muddy sinking type. So need boots. It's on Berrow beach not far from Brean carpark. Each year less to see worth a look if you are in the area and one the beach. Not worth a trip out especially unless you want a nice photo and muddy shoes. Nice...

The wreck of the SS Nornen on Berrow Beach in Somerset.

The SS Nornen ran aground at Berrow Beach, a couple of miles up the coast from Burnham-On-Sea, during a storm in 1897.

Time your visit to coincide with low tide and you can take a walk out to this 120+ year old wreck.

There is parking available on the beach for a fee or you can park for free in the small carpark off the main road and walk over the dunes...