The shores around the Grand Strand are home to many shipwrecks. After all, at one time, these waters were considered dangerous to navigate. One of the biggest mysteries is the 1526 sinking of The Capitana. This ship was the flagship of Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon’s expedition to the New World to establish a settlement.
It sank near Georgetown with its cargo while attempting to enter Winyah Bay around North Island.
Written By: John G. Clark Jr.