Photo: Protection Civil y Bomberos Puerto Vallarta Iconic 'El Marigalante' ship sinks in Puerto Vallarta.
'El Marigalante, famously known as the pirate ship of Puerto Vallarta, sank on the afternoon of Friday, October 10, 2025, in the Los Arcos de Mismaloya area.
Photo: Protection Civil y Bomberos Puerto VallartaAccording to an official report from Protección Civil Jalisco, a failure in the ship's pump system caused water to enter the hull, leading to the ship's sinking.
Fortunately, all crew members were safely rescued, and the ship was not carrying passengers at the time of the incident. The event occurred amid high waves and strong winds caused by Tropical Storm Raymond.
Photo: Protection Civil y Bomberos Puerto Vallarta'El Marigalante' is a replica of the Santa Maria, one of Christopher Columbus's three ships, and for over 30 years, it served as one of Puerto Vallarta's main attractions, featuring pirate shows, dinners, and live performances.