See the Disappearing Shipwreck That Four Different Hurricanes Have Uncovered

A shipwreck on an Alabama beach has been showing its disappearing -- and reappearing -- act ever since the late 1960s. With some hurricanes rolling through the area over the years, the elusive shipwreck would become exposed in the sand only to disappear again sometime later.

The remains near Fort Morgan were uncovered in 1969 by Hurricane Camille. It would later be covered and uncovered again by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Hurricane Ike in 2008 and now Hurricane Isaac.

This latest storm, though, ABC News reports, has uncovered the ship more than ever before. Meyer Vacation Rentals has posted photos of the ship in a gallery on its Facebook profile -- check out the images below but there are more here:

It was once thought the ship was from the Civil War, according to WALA-TV, but a 2008 study of the vessel showed otherwise. Watch the report:

Local historians explained to ABC News the ship is believed to be "The Rachel" built in 1918 to carry lumber. In 1923, with a small amount of cargo and crew, the ship was caught in a storm and was destroyed after running aground.

Mike Bailey with the Fort Morgan Historical Society told ABC News there is a local legend that The Rachel was carrying illegal liquor at the time.

"It's not a mystery, but it is a pretty interesting bit of history," Bailey said to ABC News. "She was just a utilitarian ship that was doing her job and ran into some trouble."

Check out ABC News' footage:

WALA reports that since the ship is on private property, it would be the owner's decision to excavate the wreck, which would come at a considerable expense. The owners apparently are fine with visitors to their property when the ship is exposed but ask that spectators just be respectful.