Amsterdam
- Type:
- shipwreck, steamer, Britain
- Built:
- 1866
- Specs:
- ( 211 x 29 ft ) 639 tons
- Sunk:
- Monday October 21, 1867
struck rocks in dense fog - no survivors - Depth:
- 20 ft
low debris field
Hippocampus erectus
Size: to 6"
Habitat: Weedy protected shore waters.
Notes:
Look for Seahorses in still weedy areas, where they cling to plants and objects with their prehensile tails. Color and body form are highly variable, as these masters of camouflage adapt to their surroundings. Strays may be found at sea, or even washed up on the beach.
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