Three Sisters Wrecks3D Model
Moosabee, Dertona, and an unidentified vessel, make up a location that is often referred to as “The Three Sisters.” These sites are located close to the shore, up against the bluff, and are furthest away from the open water. They can be difficult to reach in the early summer when the hydrilla is thickest. Hydrilla is an invasive aquatic plant that originated in Asia, but has taken root in waterways all across the United States. Each vessel contains substantial vegetation, covering most of the open surface of the vessels. The unidentified vessel is home to a beaver lodge, demonstrating that while these vessels are no longer useful as cargo ships, they have now become an important part of the local ecology. These vessels now provide sanctuary to birds and other animals, as well as different vegetation, allowing for nature to be on true display. The site resides within the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary. Model by Ian Dunshee/NOAA.
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