For decades it beckoned painters and photographers, picnickers and partiers. Now, an iconic shipwreck on Tomales Bay has become a flashpoint in an emotional online battle over social-media mores.
The beached wooden boat behind the market in the west Marin County town of Inverness caught fire early Monday, apparently after a time-lapse photo session involving burning pieces of steel wool.
Flames spared the bow and cabin but scorched the stern of the boat, called the Point Reyes, leaving the structure unstable. Authorities said the wreck now may be removed to prevent anyone who climbs on it from being injured.
Locals were furious such an act could ruin the landmark, which has been allowed to weather in the mud behind Inverness Market for more than two decades. The boat’s graffiti-filled interior betrays its status as a popular beach hangout after dark.
People lashed out in cafes at nearby Point Reyes Station and on social media, some demanding punishment for those responsible.
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Sig Nordal 