HMAS Protector, bought for just 10 pounds, now a marine paradise
February 19, 2025 6:12 PM Subscribe

HMAS Protector, bought for just 10 pounds, now a marine paradise off Heron Island. This crumbling shipwreck on the Great Barrier Reef was bought for just 10 pounds in World War II. "Ecologically, and from a tourist point of view, it's the king," Dr Kininmonth said. "You go to that ship and you will see so many fantastic things because all the fish, sharks, and turtles and rays are all enjoying the habitat around the ship. It provides them a lot of security."
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I don't think I've ever said this chariot pulled by cassowaries, but thanks for all the nature-related posts you make. It's nice to have something uplifting to read about.

In somewhat related news, the SS United States is also making its final journey before ending it as an artificial reef.
posted by ndr at 3:16 AM on February 20 [2 favorites]

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