Glentana Beach Wreck Walk

Fancy a walk by the sea? Head to Glentana Beach and walk east towards the wreck of the floating dock. The walk is about 4.4 km and easiest at spring low tide, when the sand is firm. Be careful of incoming tides and rocks.

The wreck has an interesting story. In 1902, a floating dry dock built in England was being towed to Durban. Near Mossel Bay, stormy weather broke the towing cables, and the dock ran aground at Glentana (then Mount Pleasant). Attempts to refloat it failed.

Most of the equipment was salvaged, but the metal plates and boilers remained. Several attempts were made to recover them, including using launches named Clara and Knysna, but both ran into trouble.

Today, the wreck sits in a small sheltered bay, making it a good spot for swimming and exploring for oysters.

Enjoy this historic and scenic walk!

Credits: Great Brak Tourism, Mrs Margaret Parkes, Mrs Vicky Williams, Mrs Lynne Thompson