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4.7.15

WRECKS AND RUINS....

When I took this snap of the wreck of HMAS Gayundah at Redcliffe recently, it occurred to me that I had taken a few shots of various wrecks and ruins over the years.  Some had been posted and some hadn't, so I decided to group some together.
This shot shows part of the Tangalooma Wrecks which comprises 15 ships sunk to make a breakwall, which is popular with divers, boaties and birds.  I took the shot on a whale watching visit a couple of years ago.  
This old fishing shack on the Maroochy River is a favourite of mine.  I wonder how long it will be before it falls into the river forever? 
On my trip to Tasmania last year I saw lots of ruins at Port Arthur of course, but this ruin was on one of our stops along the Gordon River and is part of a house in a long forgotten penal colony along there.
Beautiful Arrowtown in New Zealand's south island has a large number of ruins.  The many varied types of miner's cottages are very interesting to see and explore.
Even bridges are left in ruins and I love this one, taken near Romsey in Victoria.  
A timber tinker at Mt Matheson, Scenic Rim is slowly rusting and rotting away along one of the old timber trails.
 I love the look of this weather worn dray which I saw at Hanging Rock Winery on another visit to Victoria. 
 And, lastly, a wreck and ruin of a tree at Hanging Rock which I named Lightning Jack. Sometimes, I know just how he must feel...


4 comments:

  1. Love these interesting photos! The first two wrecks are fascinating. Can't believe they are just sitting in the ocean like that!

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  2. There are a few around the Qld coastline Di. They use them for diving or to build up a seawall to protect parts of the coast. Some are more visible than others. Thanks for visiting...

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  3. There are many towns in the USA that have been abandoned and are gradually falling to bits. I am planning on visiting some.

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  4. I look forward to seeing some of your photos then Badger. Always amazes me to think places get abandoned and others are overcrowded. Mother Nature soon prevails in those deserted spots.

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