 The stern lay on Stockton beach for many years, slowly decaying from the harsh elements in its environment.It was an icon and landmark for the local area.According to the Newcastle port authority, the "Sygna" is the last of 59 ships which have been lost on Newcastle shores, although it was first feared that the MV "Pasha Bulker" would join it as a new Newcastle icon after it ran aground on Nobby's Beach ( south of the "Sygna" wreck) on 8 June 2007.