Wreck of the freighter La Feliz

Salvaging the wreck of the small coastal freighter La Feliz. On October 1, 1924, heavy seas forced the ship onto the rocks near Swanton Beach. (Later known as Natural Bridges State Beach.) The crew of 13 was rescued by people on shore. Equipment and machinery from the ship and the cargo of cases of sardines were recovered.

Source of information: Reinstedt. p. 30

Clark. p. 361
Date: 1924
Type: PHOTO
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz (City)
  • 1920s
Rights: This photograph is courtesy of the Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History.

Restrictions on Use
Physical Dimensions: 9 3/4" x 7 1/2"
Identifier: LH-SCM105

Collection

Photograph Collection

Citation

“Wreck of the freighter La Feliz.” 1924. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/10219. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.