The submerged remains of an unidentified starship of alien origin, found beneath the waves of the planet Spira, were referred to as the wreck. Around 1000 BBY, Galactic Republic scouts scanning the planet came across the derelict. It had been completely emptied, with no engines, instruments, bodies, or clues as to the identity of its builders or [piloted](/article/pilot/legends]. The wreck, now just an empty shell, became a well-known tourist destination on Spira, attracting divers to explore its interior.
The wreck displayed organic-like contours, featuring ribbed and strangely curved corridors. A significant breach in the port-side hull provided the only secure access point to the abandoned vessel. To safeguard tourists from hazardous zones, numerous doors had been sealed off by welding.