Photo Spotlight In Photos – Shipwreck at Coal Oil Point Graeme Jackson - October 23, 2019 0 The sheer size of the ship has led many to wonder about the story behind it's abandonment at Coal Oil Point. Photos by Graeme Jackson | Photo Editor Photos by Samuel Yang | Staff Photographer 1 of 6 This vessel graced the shores of Isla Vista last week, compelling curious students to explore the gem hidden in their own backyard. The sheer size of the ship has led many to wonder about the story behind it's abandonment at Coal Oil Point. A temporary and unwelcome but beautiful addition to the reefs, the ship has been marked for removal.