The Greek Wreckage, also known as the Khoula F, is a rusting cargo ship that has been beached on the southwest coast of Kish Island, Iran, since 1966. The ship was built in 1943 by the British shipyard of William Hamilton and Company in Port Glasgow, Scotland, under the name Empire Trumpet. From 1946 to 1966, she passed through a series of British and Iranian owners and various changes of name. Her final owners were Greek, and the nickname given to her derives from them.
On July 25, 1966, the Khoula F was en route from Iran to Greece when she ran aground on a sandbank off the coast of Kish Island. The Dutch salvage tug Orinoco tried to refloat the ship but was unsuccessful. The insurers declared Khoula F a total loss and she has remained beached ever since.
The Greek Wreckage is now a popular tourist attraction on Kish Island. Visitors can climb aboard the ship and explore its rusting hull. The ship is also a popular spot for photographers and filmmakers.
The Greek Wreckage is a reminder of the dangers of the sea. It is also a testament to the resilience of nature. Despite being beached for over 50 years, the ship is still standing. It is a reminder that even the most man-made structures are ultimately at the mercy of the elements.