Daytrip to the Mangaļsala Shipwreck

Meeting at 11:20 on Saturday at the Laima shop & Ticket Offices area of the central railway station. We are taking the 11:38 train to Skulte, and will get off at Vecaķi. Please arrange for your own ticket.

You might have seen recent photos of the frozen seaside and the famous Lady Kathleen / Lady Cotlin shipwreck near the Mangaļsala Pier.

On this daytrip we will venture out to Vecaķi and walk by the seaside to the Mangaļsala Pier. The path will most likely be frozen and slippery. If possible and safe, we will get close to the shipwreck as well. Approaching the shipwreck might be unsafe and it is your own responsibility.

The weather is expected to be cold and appropriate clothing and bringing hot drinks are advised. The walking distance is about 12 km from the Vecaķi train station to the Pier and then to the terminal of Bus 24. We will take Bus 24 to return to the centre.

Everyone is welcome to join.

To learn more about the shipwreck, you can read this article:
https://tobatheornottobathe.no/2022/06/13/the-hunt-for-lady-kathleen/

There are several photos on Facebook by a number of people and this series is probably one of the best that I have seen. I am not related to the author.
https://www.facebook.com/skipthi/posts/pfbid02Xr9Hbg5gnitCowRpk7CyTLAK1KdSsw87oeoY6cZ3nDC19zTagSSxtpd6MntzwQHl

There is also this video on Youtube. This is also the source of the cover image. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIFJScvAAXw

The event is free of charge. Language is English & Latvian.