12 unexpected designs left at the mercy of nature

It so happened that many people abandoned places or structures are of particular interest. On our planet there are quite a lot of completely unexpected "finds" of this kind. And each of them has its own story. This list contains 12 ruins, which we would like to talk about in more detail.

Tanks on Culebra Island, Puerto Rico

In the 70s, there was a proposal to free the island and give it to the United States Navy for training. In 1974, the US fleet left the island, but far away all the equipment was removed from it. So the "iron ruins" on the Flamenco beach do not let you forget about the past of the island.

Yacht on Ardley Island, Antarctica

The yacht was used to shoot a documentary about nature, but during the storm she suffered misfortune and she sank. The silhouette of the yacht can still be seen, so clear waters surround it.

North Carolina Train Cemetery

More than 70 abandoned vehicles (including trains and buses) were discovered by photographer Johnny Joo in the forests of North Carolina.

Steamboat "Maheno" on Fraser Island, Australia

This steamboat cruised between Australia and New Zealand at the beginning of the last century. During one of the flights, he fell into a cyclone, debris can be seen on the beach of Fraser Island, where they were thrown after the disaster.

Sherman tanks in the lagoon of Saipan, Mariana Islands

In 1944, several Sherman tanks sank in the battle of Saipan. One of them is just shown in the photo. The ocean floor holds tons of debris, including both Japanese ships and US aircraft.

Schooner Sweepstakes in Lake Huron, Canada

This ship, which sank in 1885, is known as one of the most visited destinations in the Fat Five National Marine Park in Ontario. Every year a huge number of tourists come here to see with their own eyes the surviving schooner hull.

Tangalum wreck off Morton Island, Australia

In the early 60s, several marine vessels were scuttled directly near the island of Morton Island. Rumor has it that they were flooded specifically to make the bay safer for boats. This place is very popular with scuba divers today.

Wrecked Panayiotis off Zakynthos Island, Greece

Since 1983, the ship has rusted off the coast of Zakynthos and has attracted the attention of curious tourists. Previously, the ship was engaged in smuggling.

B-52 downed bomber in Hanoi, Vietnam

The American bomber, shot down in 1972 during the Vietnam War, now lies at the bottom of Hyutyep Lake in Hanoi.

Plane "drug dealers" on the west coast of Mexico

There is no reliable information about where this plane came from. But according to rumors, it belonged to drug dealers who made an emergency landing in this part of the coast. According to another version, the Mexican army shot down the plane.

Train in Whistler Forests, Canada

In 1957, a train crashed in the south of Whistler. The cost of removing the wreckage resulted in a decent amount. Therefore, until now 7 cars remain in the forests of Whistler. It is not easy to get here, but this does not stop interested tourists.

Ship cemetery on the shore of the Aral Sea, Uzbekistan

Since the 1960s, the Aral Sea began to chalk and desertification began - where the port used to be, now a lifeless desert in which ships are scattered.