SS Maria shipwreck

The SS Maria was a Brunanter ship that sunk off the coast of Stephen Headland in Sylvania.

History
The SS Maria was, in 1910 commissioned to move the possessions of Joseph of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the crown princess' husband. Apart from bringing his personal possessions it also carried other valuables on board. On July 19 1910 the ship was making its way around the Stephen Headland when it hit a reef.

Valuables

 * 6 valuable paintings by Johannes Neyt the Younger
 * A priceless portrait of King Ambroos by Hans Rotmensen
 * A painting by Caravaggio
 * 250 medieval and renaissance-era books
 * A collection of old Roman and Arab coins
 * Several dozen cases of Grizespock, Château Pinsky and Rosters wine, many of which were considered vintages at that time.
 * A 1908 De Dion-Bouton car

Recovery
There have been attempts to recover the treasure on board. It is widely assumed that the paintings are now lost.