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« on: June 09, 2009, 05:21:49 am »
I don't now who took this shot, but I really like it.
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« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2009, 06:29:11 am »
That's a great shot.
Here's the Google maps link.
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« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2009, 09:22:03 am »
<shudder> That is soooo scary looking. Wow!
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« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2009, 09:56:15 am »
there's a great page about here over at the Artificial Owl - http://www.artificialowl.net/2008/05/wreck-of-american-star-fuerte-ventura.html

SS America aka the American Star.... a hauntingly beautiful wreck.
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« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2009, 10:20:32 am »
that looks awesome!
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« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2009, 01:54:01 pm »
cool but did you see any?
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« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2009, 06:58:01 pm »
Cool...I'd be tryiing to get onto it.....wouldn't YOU?? Grin
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2009, 04:44:32 am »
Now that is SWEET!!!!!!!

And creepy.   Love that shot.
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« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2009, 08:31:38 am »
It was a cool looking wreck, remember seeing it on a few UK urbex sites years ago. My partners mother lives on the island, but ive never been able to get out there.
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« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2009, 07:58:09 pm »
Too cool! Great website also!!
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« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2009, 08:59:00 am »
Apparently, the ship used to be more than twice as long as it's shown in the photograph. The bow separated from the stern just beyond the Stack after after a minimal amount of time being beached. Eventually, the entire port side collapsed giving it the left tilt. I think rather recently the entire wreck sank. They say the only thing that remains to be seen is the very tip of the bow. Sad really.

From the looks of photographs, you used to be able to board the ship if you were brave enough. There was what looked like a scaffold ladder going up the starboard side to some cabin windows. A absolute suicide mission if you ask me!
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« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2009, 03:32:09 pm »
Apparently, on the last tow, the ship's propellers were removed and stored on deck and two ladders welded to the starboard side. The wreck was picked clean by the locals whilst it was still relatively intact.

Here's another visible wreck. Not as interesting as the former..
http://www.stayinwales.co.uk/wales_picture.cfm?p=2020
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