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Ship Graveyard Turned Natural Wonder | Washington DC News
Just an hour outside Washington D.C., Mallows Bay hides a hauntingly beautiful ship graveyard—the largest in the Western Hemisphere—where nature has reclaimed hundreds of WWII-era vessels, now home to trees, beavers, and thriving ecosystems. From government overspending and failed salvage attempts to a company that burned 31 ships in one day, this forgotten spot became something extraordinary. In 2019, it earned National Marine Sanctuary status, the first in nearly two decades. Join Undiscovered DC’s Matt Gregory as he uncovers how history and nature collided—and how you can kayak right into…
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