Cape Ray: Huge shipwreck appears on Canadian coast

Experts are trying solve the mystery of a ghostly shipwreck that has suddenly appeared on a beach in Canada.

Residents of Cape Ray, located on the south-west coast of the island of Newfoundland, discovered the large wooden hull in shallow waters.

It is believed that a recent hurricane may have brought the vessel to the area.

Officials are now working to conserve the shipwreck, learn more about where is came from and how it got there.

Who found the Canadian shipwreck?

The shipwreck appeared near the Canadian island of Newfoundland

Locals first spotted the remains of the ship near the coast, as well as some timber washed up on the sand, earlier this month.

It's thought that the aftermath of a recent tropical storm, called Hurricane Fiona, may have dislodged the ship and pushed it towards the shore.

Officials have visited the wreck to try and piece together information to identify the ship as well as preserve its remains.

However, pictures of the vessel have provided some clues as to its origins.

The ship is believed to be more than 24 metres long and built in the 19th century.

This is because the wreck is made up of wooden planks of wood and copper nails which were commonly used in the 1800s.

What type of ship could it be?

Experts say the huge size of the ship, suggests it was larger than a schooner - a sailing ship with two or more masts.

There are fears that strong waves could pull the ship away from the coast and towards deeper waters and teams and locals are working as quickly as possible to try and secure the wreck.