The wartime decision to transform military surplus into an underwater graveyard
In 1945, the U.S. military abandoned an immense amount of equipment in the waters of Vanuatu. This video explores the logistics behind the creation of Million Dollar Point, a site where valuable machinery was intentionally sunk.
Following the end of World War II, U.S. forces at Espiritu Santo chose to dump a vast array of supplies into the sea rather than transport them back home. This collection of wartime waste included tanks, jeeps, trucks, rifles, and other essential supplies. What began as a massive disposal of military surplus has since evolved into a famous artificial reef and a notable destination for divers.
Source: Why Do the US Military Dump Tanks in the Sea?
