Mysterious Metal Shipwreck Resting on Turquoise Seabed Near Million Dollar Point with Coral Growth and Deteriorating Framework in Vanuatu's Historic Waters

The skeletal remains of an unidentified metal vessel lie partially reclaimed by the crystal-clear waters off Million Dollar Point, Espiritu Santo, where patches of coral have begun to transform the deteriorating structure into a living reef. While its exact origins remain unclear, this underwater relic rests near the infamous site where American forces deliberately sank millions of dollars worth of military equipment after World War II when French colonial authorities refused their offer to purchase the surplus for pennies on the dollar.