Along a quiet patch of the Potomac River in Maryland lies the "Ghost Fleet" of Mallows Bay, one of the world's largest collections of sunken U.S. warships. For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov Like DoD on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DeptofDefense Follow DoD on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DeptofDefense Follow DoD on Instagram: http://instagram.com/DeptofDefense For more DoD News, check out... http://twitter.com/DoDNews https://youtube.com/user/ThePentagonChannel

Took a little drive to Mallows Bay and shot some video. This little bay off of the Potomac river is packed full of old ships from WWI. They have all mostly rotted away over time but their outlines still remain in the bay. The big ship still above water is an old ferry that used to make runs across the river. There is lots of cool history in this place. I will definitely be returning to do more exploring. Please Subscribe to the channel for more drone exploration videos!

On the Maryland side of the Potomac river in Charles County, Maryland, there is a shallow bay tucked between Sandy and Liverpool point. Partially hidden in the muck and largely submerged, this unassuming bay holds a unique secret: the “largest shipwreck fleet in the Western Hemisphere." The History Guy remembers the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay. You can learn more about NOAA's more than 200 year history at www.noaa.gov/heritage https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/mallows-potomac/ This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHistoryGuy Please send suggestions for future episodes: Suggestions@TheHistoryGuy.net The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you. Subscribe for more forgotten history: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sEmXUuWIFlxRIFBRV6VXQ?sub_confirmation=1. Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at: https://teespring.com/stores/the-history-guy Script by JCG #ushistory #thehistoryguy #ghostfleet

The US hasn't designated a marine sanctuary in 15 years but an area just an hour south of Washington is up for consideration. Environmentalists and historians alike think the hundred-year-old shipwrecks lying in Mallows Bay merit the designation.

Your 14th National Marine Sanctuary lies just 40 miles south of our nation’s capital. Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary protects and interprets the remnants of more than 100 World War I-era wooden steamships – known as the "Ghost Fleet". But that's not the only thing hidden away here! This site's synergy of history and nature provide a truly unique experience that can be shared with anyone, whether you prefer to walk the shore, appreciate the wildlife, or paddle the water. In fact why don't you join us for a paddle right now in our new 360° virtual tour! If you're on a desktop, click and drag to experience the Ghost Fleet water trail in 360 degrees, or pair your phone with your virtual reality headset. For the best viewing experience, watch the video in high-definition: click the gear symbol in the lower right corner, then select any of the HD options that pop up when you click "Quality." For more information, visit: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/mallows-potomac/ To check out more of our content in 360°, visit sanctuaries.noaa.gov/vr.

Kayaking Mallows Bay Abandoned Ship Graveyard. Mallows Bay — recently designated as a marine sanctuary — is a former dumping ground for over 200 shipwrecks dating back to the civil war. In the 1920's many of these were whole ships but have been reduced to skeletons over time. It is best to visit around low tide as more of the ship frames will be visible. These wrecked ships are home to osprey and hornets. Be careful of the hornets when paddling close to the ships. If the ospreys have chicks in the nest the park service may ask you not to come too close. Mallows Bay is located in Nanjemoy, MD. #abandoned #mallowsbay #ghostfleet

The second-largest collection of shipwrecks in the WORLD can be found in the shallow waters of the Potomac River in Maryland. The footage was taken with a DJI Mini 2. The music is "Arcade" by Osoku. I do not own the rights to their music.

Ghost Ships of the Potomac in Mallows Bay, Maryland. If you are interested in weird, strange, and cool places in Maryland, grab yourself a kayak and head to Mallows Bay in Nanjemoy, MD to see the Ghost Fleet of the Potomac. There a quite a few abandoned ships here, but most of them were from WWI. The only ship fully above water is the abandoned Accomac car ferry left here since 1973. Just this year (2019) the bay was designated as a National Marine Sanctuary. The decaying wooden ships have turned the area from a ship graveyard to an ecosystem for fish and animal. ____________________________________________ Our Social Media Links... GetGonewithUS YouTube... www.youtube.com/GetGonewithUS _______________________________________________ Check out our *Amazon Store* for all the products we use... https://www.amazon.com/shop/wermudfun As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ________________________________________________ We thank you for your support and appreciate you stopping by! _______________________________________________ © 2019 WeRmudfun ALL RIGHTS RESERVED This video may not be copied or re-posted without our express written consent. ________________________________________________ DISCLAIMERS: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we’ll receive a small commission which does not affect the price you would be paying for the items. *ANY VIDEO ON THIS CHANNEL IS NOT MEANT TO BE AN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO * WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS OR TEACHERS * WE AREJUST A COUPLE THAT ATTEMPTS TO FIX, REPAIR OR MODIFY THINGS THAT WE OWN* WE ARE NOT SAYING WE ARE EVEN DOING THEM RIGHT * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND KNOW YOUR OWN LIMITS * WE ARE NOT RESPONDSIBLE FOR ANYONE ATTEMPTING THESE FIXES, REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS THEMSELVES * ________________________________________________ #WeRmudfun