Heavy rains and strong currents have severely damaged the famous shipwreck at Keyodhoo in the Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives – a popular attraction for divers and snorkellers.
Pictures and videos on social media show the wreck now lying upside down in the water. Parts of the hull that were previously hidden underwater are now visible, while the mast is badly damaged. According to reports, the wreck could completely disappear under water at high tide in the future.
Tourism industry and travellers are shocked
The strong ocean currents caused by the bad weather are said to be responsible for the capsizing of the Indonesian shipwreck. In social media comments, tourism professionals and travellers to the Maldives…
