Moynaq ship graveyard, Ship graveyard in Moynaq, Uzbekistan
The site contains numerous abandoned fishing vessels scattered across the desert landscape, marking the location of the former Aral Sea coastline.
The ships became stranded during the 1960s when Soviet irrigation projects diverted water from rivers, causing the Aral Sea to recede significantly.
The vessels stand as monuments to the 40,000 former workers of the fishing industry who sustained their families through maritime activities.
Visitors reach the location by traveling 200 kilometers north of Nukus, where a museum displays photographs and artifacts from the region's maritime past.
The annual Stihia electronic music festival takes place among the abandoned ships, transforming the industrial remains into an open-air concert venue.
Location: Moynaq
GPS coordinates: 43.98190,59.17510
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:28
These ships and museums document maritime history. The selection includes vessels from USS Constitution to Vasa and presents historical ships, submarines, and naval exhibitions across multiple countries.
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