108-Year-Old SS Ayrfield Ship Has Turned Into A Floating Forest After Being Left Abandoned

Originally built in 1911 and launched as SS Corrimal, this 1,140-tonne massive vessel was as a steam collier. It served the American troops stationed in the Pacific region during World War II. After serving its purpose for over 60 years, the coal-carrying ship was retired. It was later sent to Homebush Bay to stay there for good. The bay was once a bustling trading post but was later turned into a ship-breaking yard. Decommissioned ships that were once used to transport coal and war supplies were left on the bay where they floated and eventually decomposed.