Skip to Main Content

Hammond, Oregon: Peter Iredale, the Tourist-Friendly Shipwreck

The ribs of a decayed ship have stood in the surf since it ran aground on October 25, 1906. It's a very accessible wreck; at low tide you can walk right up to it, but stay away when the surf's up.

Fort Stevens State Park

Address:
100 Peter Iredale Rd, Hammond, OR
Directions:
Enter Fort Stevens State Park from US Hwy 101 and follow the signs.
Hours:
Best viewed at low tide. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
503-861-3170
Admission:
Parking pass $5.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
Save to My Sights

Visitor Tips and News About Peter Iredale, the Tourist-Friendly Shipwreck

Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.

Shipwreck.

Peter Iredale, the Tourist-Friendly Shipwreck

The wreck is covered more now by sand; visit in low tide.

[Leslie Jenkins, 06/04/2017]

Peter Iredale shipwreck.

Shipwreck of the Peter Iredale

The Peter Iredale shipwrecked on the Oregon Coast in 1906. No one was able to remove the boat, so it just stayed there. Over the last 101 years it has slowly deteriorated. You can still see a very large piece of it. You can walk right up to it at low tide, and even wade out to it if the tide isn't too high, but watch out because there is a drop off right next to the sides of the hull and you will get wetter than you planned.

[Jody Day, 07/23/2007]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Oregon Shelled By The JapaneseOregon Shelled By The Japanese, Warrenton, OR - 3 mi.
Japanese Attacked HereJapanese Attacked Here, Warrenton, OR - 6 mi.
World's Largest Frying PanWorld's Largest Frying Pan, Long Beach, WA - 9 mi.
In the region:
World's Largest Chopsticks, Long Beach, WA - 9 mi.

Latest Tips Across Roadside America

Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.

Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!

Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.

My Sights

My Sights on Roadside America

Create Your Own Bizarre Road Trips! ...Try My Sights

Mobile Apps

Roadside America app: iPhone, iPad Roadside America app for iPhone, iPad. On-route maps, 1,000s of photos, special research targets! ...More

Roadside Presidents app: iPhone, iPad Roadside Presidents app for iPhone, iPad. POTUS landmarks, oddities. ...More

Oregon Latest Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Sight of the Week

Sight of the Week

Easter Island Moai in America (Mar 25-31, 2024)

SotW Archive

USA and Canada Tips and Stories

More Sightings

Favorite Quirky City Sights