{"id":670968,"date":"2022-06-16T17:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=670968"},"modified":"2024-04-24T03:35:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T00:35:03","slug":"the-mysterious-island-of-sable-the-devourer-of-ships-description-secrets-photo-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/the-mysterious-island-of-sable-the-devourer-of-ships-description-secrets-photo-route\/","title":{"rendered":"The mysterious island of Sable – the devourer of ships: description, secrets, photo, route"},"content":{"rendered":"

A very small piece of land in the Atlantic Ocean attracts with its mystery and originality. Free and beautiful wild horses calmly approach and look into the eyes, as if they understand what the person is thinking about. Only here you can stroke wild horses and think about what the captives of this island<\/a> had to experience.<\/p>\n

Misterious story<\/h2>\n

Not far from civilization, literally at a distance of 200 kilometers from Nova Scotia, is the mystery of the plane<\/a>t Earth. This uncharted creature is Sable Island. The length of this saber-shaped island from west to east is now about 38 kilometers. The maximum width of this piece of land is only 1.5 kilometers. Why is today's size specified? Because tomorrow it will be different. Such is the property of the unsolved mysterious island.<\/p>\n

We also recommend visit<\/a>ing Spirit Island, Alberta, Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sable Island<\/a> has been shrouded in mystery from its discovery to the present day. Even its name and history<\/a> of discovery still do not have a clear definition<\/a>. Scientists disagree about the discoverers of the island. The word Sable in different interpretations means sand, black, saber, and arctic fox. Everyone has their own translation. Most likely – this is black sand, but not by the color of the latter, but by the properties that are attributed to the miracle island.<\/p>\n

At the junction of two elements<\/h2>\n

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On the map<\/a> of the World Ocean, warm and cold currents are indicated, which for some reason appeared in these endless waters. The Gulf Stream, for example, begins its warm run from the Gulf of Mexico<\/a>, and the Labrador cold stream – near the icy Greenland – the birthplace of Mr. Andersen's snow queen. And here, where these ice and fire touch, Sable Island arose.<\/p>\n

There are many legends<\/a> about him. In addition to the official name, he has others. For example, “ship eater”, or “grave of the Atlantic”. These names are given to the island because in its coastal quicksand many ships found their end, starting from time immemorial.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Sable Island belongs to Canada, but its geographic location is so uncertain that in a few years it may reach the coast of Portugal<\/a>. Such is the flying Dutchman. The unique<\/a> ability of the island to move more than two hundred meters to the east in a year does not allow us to accurately determine its coordinates.<\/p>\n

And all because the two currents are arguing with each other. And in the place of their discord, this sandy strip appeared, where there is almost always a storm.<\/p>\n

A clear sky at sunrise, a bright warm sun and a cloudless sky are suddenly replaced by clouds and wind.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

The ships passing by this little monster are completely unaware of their fate. The sand of which Sable is made tends to take on the shades of the sea<\/a>, and the island behind the huge waves becomes completely invisible. The captain leads his ship right into the embrace of the quicksands of this island. And it's not that it\u2019s scar<\/a>y that the ship runs aground, but that it\u2019s impossible to get out of here. The bottomless sands gradually take the ship and the entire crew to itself.<\/p>\n

The first recorded shipwreck and death of a ship in the sands of the island was recorded in 1583. It was the ship of the British “Delight”.<\/p>\n

Sable's last victim was the passenger steamer Manhasset in 1947. All passengers and crew of this ship were brought ashore by a rescue team, which specifically for this purpose permanently reside<\/a>d on the island.<\/p>\n

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Over the years, the island has taken about five hundred ships into its deadly embrace. How many there were in fact, no one knows. Once, after a very long storm, the sands part<\/a>ed and revealed their treasures. The remains of eight ships, including a Roman galley, were found in this huge pit.<\/p>\n

In 1802, after several catastrophes in which England lost three beautiful ships and a large amount of valuables carried on them in a year, it was decided to put a lighthouse on the island and settle a rescue team. From that moment on, the island became permanently inhabited.<\/p>\n

national park<\/a><\/h2>\n

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In appearance, this strip of land does not inspire fear. Wild horses frolic on it, probably escaping from some ship and living here for hundreds of years. Animals have adapted to their new homeland and feel quite comfortable here. Juicy grass and flowers cannot be called sparse vegetation, so these cute animals are quite at ease here. Also, the island was chosen for themselves by long-faced sea<\/a>ls spending their mating seas<\/a>on here. Common seals, ringed seals, harp seals, and hooded seals settled in coastal waters.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

About 350 species of migratory birds use this land as a temporary shelter. And some of them leave their offspring here. Indigenous feathered inhabitants are savannah bunting and pink tern. The only land mammals other than humans on this island are wild horses of a special breed. According to the latest data<\/a>, there are about 300 individuals here.<\/p>\n

All this diversity of nature inspired in 2010 the Canadian authorities to organize a National Park here, which is called Sable Island National Park.<\/p>\n

How to<\/a> get on your own<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Now the island is practically safe for ships passing by, thanks to the round-the-clock operation of the lighthouse and radio beacon. Getting here on your own<\/a> is not easy. You need permission from the authorities. But all efforts will pay off with interest<\/a>, as soon as you set foot on the land of this mysterious piece of land.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Nova Scotia's capital Halifax Airport named after Robert Stanfield receives international flights<\/a> from many airports around the world<\/a>. There is a regular bus from the airport to the city<\/a>, which will take you to the center<\/a> in half an hour. From Quebec or Montreal, a train runs to Halifax.<\/p>\n

To the destination of your trip – the mysterious island<\/a>, helicopter or water options are offered.<\/p>\n

Have a good trip!<\/p>\n

There are many more interesting places<\/a> in Canada, which include Thousand Island Park<\/a> and the Majestic Bay of Fundy<\/a>. \u2013 read on the pages of our website.<\/p>\n

Sable Island on the map<\/h2>\n