Fishermen and local residents have reportedly recovered a range of goods, including iPhones and luxury perfumes, from cargo containers floating in the Strait of Hormuz after a container ship sank earlier this week.

The Singapore-flagged vessel, GFS Pride, sank on Wednesday, October 14, after reportedly being struck by a projectile, according to maritime authorities. Iranian state media, meanwhile, reported claims by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that the ship had been sunk by a naval mine.

Videos circulating on social media following the incident appear to show small boats gathering around floating shipping containers, with numerous packages and other cargo scattered across the water.

In one of the videos, a man reportedly says that they had heard a container ship had sunk and had gone out to collect iPhones and perfume, according to The Telegraph.

The footage has drawn attention to the cargo believed to have been lost when the vessel went down, with reports suggesting that consumer electronics and luxury fragrances were among the goods recovered.

However, the full contents of the ship's cargo and the quantity of goods recovered have not been independently established.

Ship sinking adds to concerns in Strait of Hormuz

The sinking comes amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway through which a significant share of the world's oil supplies passes.

The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of commercial shipping in the region, where vessels face growing risks amid the wider conflict involving Iran and other regional actors.

The circumstances surrounding the sinking, including the reported use of a naval mine, remain subject to further verification.

For local residents who ventured out to retrieve floating cargo, the incident has also highlighted the unexpected consequences of a maritime disaster, as goods from the damaged vessel spread across the surrounding waters.

Authorities have yet to establish the full extent of the loss or provide a comprehensive account of the cargo recovered.