Hundreds of tons of timber washed up on Sussex beach after cargo ship sinks

To some, it is a reminder of the awesome power of the sea, which can toss a 6,395-ton ship like a rubber duck and drag its cargo away to line its beaches.

To others, it looks like a new kennel for the dog, or maybe a treehouse for the kids.

The planks in the shipwreck forest along the West Sussex coast may have been warped and damaged by the salt water which brought them there, but scavengers have still been turning out to take them home.

Yesterday, authorities closed the beaches and warned beachcombers to stay away. They are keen to avoid a repeat of the looting in Devon almost a year ago when BMW motorbikes were washed up on the sand.

Source:RamblerNews