102-Year-Old Ship in Sydney Became A Floating Forest

If you’re fascinated by old and abandoned things, Homebush Bay in Sydney is a must-visit. This area is where many 20th-century ships, now out of use, ended up. The most striking of these is the SS Ayrfield, which has become known as the Floating Forest due to the lush mangrove trees growing inside its rusted hull.

The SS Ayrfield was once a collier, transporting supplies between Newcastle and Sydney and supporting American troops in the Pacific during World War II. It was brought to Homebush Bay in 1972 to be dismantled, but the work stopped, leaving the ship and others from that era to decay and be overtaken by nature.

Today, Homebush Bay is not only known for its shipwrecks and abandoned ships but also hosts the Olympic Stadium. While some visitors come to photograph the old ships, many are attracted to the stunning natural beauty of the area.

via: odditycentral

 

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