Museum
County of Peebles (ship)
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The County of Peebles is a shipwreck of a four-masted iron barque that ran aground near Punta Arenas in 1899. Today, the rusting hull sits partially submerged in the Strait of Magellan, serving as a poignant museum and memorial. Visitors can walk along the shore to view the remains, read interpretive panels about the ship's history and the region's maritime past, and reflect on the dangers of early shipping routes. The site offers a unique, atmospheric glimpse into Patagonia's nautical heritage, with the stark beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Don't miss
- View the skeletal remains of the 19th-century iron barque from the shoreline.
- Read interpretive signs detailing the ship's final voyage and crew.
- Photograph the haunting silhouette against the Patagonian sky.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit County of Peebles (ship)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inFuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas4.8★ · 18 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$80 per personSee dates →
Best full dayWhale and Glacier Watching from Punta Arenas Francisco Coloane Park4.8★ · 286 travelers12–14 hoursFree cancellationFrom$390 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePunta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour4.1★ · 56 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$200 per personSee dates →More attractions in Punta Arenas