Shipwrecked

We started our exploration of this region of the Peloponnese with a visit to the city of Gytheio.  Not far from Gytheio is "Dmitrios" Shipwreck located along Valtaki Beach.  The former cargo ship was abandoned since it ran aground on December 23, 1981.  It has wasted away at this location ever since and has now become a mini-tourist site.  It is so close to the shore that you can 

                                                                                     actually walk out to it.  

Stories about the ship vary, from it was used to smuggle cigarettes to its owners running out of money and the crew abandoning the ship.  After 40+ years in this location, I don't think it's moving anytime soon.