Submechanophobia, the unnerving fear of submerged human-made objects, may not be a household term, but it’s a phobia that strikes a chord of eerie fascination in many. This article delves into this unique fear, showcasing 30 compelling examples sourced directly from the depths of the r/Submechanophobia subreddit.
These images, ranging from sunken ships to ghostly underwater statues, provide a hauntingly vivid insight into the world of submechanophobia. Each picture tells a story that lurks beneath the water’s surface, evoking a mix of awe, curiosity, and a spine-tingling sense of dread.
So, whether you’re a curious observer or someone who shares this phobia, prepare to embark on an underwater journey through the lens of those who find submerged man-made objects profoundly unsettling.
1. Underwater Shark Statue At Lake Neuchâtel
2. Serpent D’océan In Saint-Brevin-Les-Pins, France
3. his Used To Be A Boat, Now It’s A Island
4. After 2300 Years Underwater, A Cache Of Ancient Relics Have Been Rediscovered Off The Coast Of Thonis-Heraclion In Egypt. They’ve Been Waiting, Watching
5. Venice Canal Giant Hands
6. This Statue Of Poseidon In Spain
7. Hurricane Harvey. French Street In Lumberton, Tx. 9/3/2017
8. Maryland National Harbor Statue ‘The Awakening’
9. Retired NYC Subway Car Dumped Off The Coast As An Artificial Reef
10. A “Ghost Village” Resurfacing In Italy
11. Interior Of Shipwreck In Lake Superior
12. Dragon Sculpture In The Lake Of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
13. The Front Of The Titanic
14. The Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Today. Ignore The Fact That You Are Already Driving Underwater. Drive Into The Underwater Water
15. Silver Islet Mine Shafts Near Thunder Bay On
16. Diving In A Sunken Plane
17. The Last House Of Holland Island
18. Jet Star, A Rollercoaster In New Jersey That Was Literally Blown Into The Ocean During Hurricane Sandy
19. What A Submarine Escape Training Tower Looks Like
20. German U-Boat Spotted From The Air
21. Swimming Off The Side Of A Container Ship Seems Like A Big Nope. Found This On Instagram A Few Days Ago
22. The Coast Of O’ahu, Hawaii, Where A Tourist Submarine Came Upon As Out Of The Void While We Were Diving…
23. 131 Ft Deep Swimming Pool In Padua, Italy. That “Landing Pad” At The Bottom Especially Freaks Me Out
24. In 2016 Riot Games Commissioned An Artificial Reef Of Their Character Nautilus And Placed It In The Ocean Of Brisbane, Australia. He Now Looks Like This
25. Church Of Potosi, Drowned Then Reappeared
26. Carnival Cruise Ships Being Scrapped
27. A Sunken Ship Called “World Discoverer” Before And After It Sunk
28. An Offshore Oil Rig Which Drifted To The Coast Of The Isle Of Lewis Due To Extreme Weather In 2016
29. Water Reservoir In Emmendingen, Bw, Germany
30. Swimming Pool Aboard A Decommissioned Soviet Typhoon Class Submarine
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