THE rusted pieces of metal gouged into the sand at Dicky Beach have been the centrepiece to many photos sitting in frames. 

Amateur and professional photographers, tourists and locals have captured the deteriorating the decaying vessel since she 

Sunshine Coast Council will begin relocating the wreck on July 30 for safety reasons.

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The first stage of the $180,000 relocation works will involve removing and relocating key wreck pieces of the ship's stern and starboard ribs in conjunction with the council's archaeological consultant.

The exposed upper portions of the wreck will be removed along with ongoing removal of loose wreckage as it becomes more exposed.

The main portion of the wreck will remain buried beneath the beach.

A wreck interpretation display will be developed as part of a park landscape plan for the Dicky Beach Park Precinct and the removed pieces not used in the display will be conserved and stored.

A photography sunrise shoot event for all skill levels will be at the wreck on July 19. 

The sun rises at 6am. To register, visit http://tinyurl.com/qe89xau.

To say goodbye to the SS Dicky, we asked readers to share their snaps. 

Goodbye Dicky, we will miss you.