Credit River - SV Carelmapu Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

QTEEEE: Time for a new one in the area.

More
Hidden : 8/5/2013
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:


Credit River - Shipwreck Series

SV Carelmapu
 November 25, 1915



There are many shipwrecks around the world. Some very famous and others not so. Each however has it’s own story to tell. As you travel along the Credit River doing this series of caches, we have highlighted a number of these shipwrecks. During low water levels on these parts of the Credit River, you need to be careful in a canoe or kayak so as you don’t wind up in your own shipwreck. Besides the many large rocks along the way, there are also some other obstacles such as dams which should be avoided. All of the geocaches in this series have been placed by tubing, inflatable boat or on foot by walking in the water along the Credit River. Whichever way you choose to search for these caches, use caution and common sense.
More information about this series can be found here: Credit River - Shipwreck Series

SV Carelmapu
On November 25, 1915, the three-masted bark Carelmapu was shipwrecked off Gowland Rock, Schooner Cove, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Captain Fernando Desolmes was sailing from Valparaiso, Chile, to the Strait of Juan de Fuca in ballast, when they approached Vancouver Island coast in darkness and rain. The ship drifted closer and closer to the breakers and Captain Desolmes ordered the anchors dropped, to hold the ship away from the reefs.

The 24 crew flew the distress flags high atop the masts and sent up rockets, while the vessel dragged towards the shore. The Princess Maquinna, pulled in close for a rescue attempt, fired a life-line, to the Carelmapu, but this failed.

Two lifeboats were lowered, but capsized and were washed away. By miracle, Captain Desolmes, the ship-owner’s son, three sailors and even the ship's dog reached the shore. In total, 20 crew were lost.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zvpeb jrqtrq orgjrra gehax naq guva oenapurf. 7 srrg nobir tebhaq nybat na natyrq gerr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


Advertising with Us

Inventory

There are no Trackables in this cache.

View past Trackables

What are Trackable Items?

Bookmark Lists

View all bookmark lists...