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This Group Is Dedicated To The Fear Of Submerged Man-Made Objects, And Here Are 50 Of Its Scariest Pics (New Pics)
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This Group Is Dedicated To The Fear Of Submerged Man-Made Objects, And Here Are 50 Of Its Scariest Pics (New Pics)

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How do you feel when you imagine being submerged in water? Is your inner mermaid thrilled by the idea (wish I could be part of that woooooorld), or do you consider yourself much more of a land creature? If thinking about ships and submarines that are resting peacefully at the bottom of the ocean brings you immense anxiety, you just might have submechanophobia. (Try saying that 5 times fast!) 
This phobia, or the fear of submerged man-made objects, has an entire subreddit dedicated to it. From photos of flooded cities to pics of underwater buildings, we’ve gathered some of the most frightening and fascinating posts from r/Submechanophobia that just might give you something new to be scared of. So strap on your snorkeling gear, or your life-vest if you’d prefer to stay above water, and enjoy this deep dive into the phobia of all things submerged. 
Keep reading to also find an interview we were lucky enough to receive from Milena Spirova, the woman behind The Shipyard blog, and be sure to upvote the photos that give you the heebie-jeebies. Let us know in the comments if you think you might have submechanophobia yourself, and then if you’d like to swim even deeper down the rabbit hole of this curious phobia, you can find Bored Panda’s last article featuring this subreddit right here!
 More info: Reddit

#1 This Statue Disappearing Into The Waves

Bronze statues on a dock depicting a rescue, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects near water.
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#2 Underwater Diving Museum In Cyprus

Underwater statues of human figures leaning against submerged trees, showcasing eerie submerged man-made objects art.
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#3 Victors Way Sculpture Park. County Wicklow, Ireland

Eerie submerged man-made statue covered in moss and algae in a green pond surrounded by dense vegetation.
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#4 Louisiana, Untouched Since Katrina

Abandoned tilted house partially submerged in dark water surrounded by moss-covered trees, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects.
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#5 Lake Mead. Not Only Is The 2021 Pic Bad News, But Also Creeps Me Out

Side-by-side images of a large dam from 1983 and 2021 showing changes related to submerged man-made objects over time.
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#6 Old Pier Piece That Looks Just Like A Hand. It Is Larger Than It Looks

Faint submerged man-made hand structure visible under murky water near wooden pier, evoking fear of submerged objects.
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#7 The Hoover Dam Spill Way.. 50 Feet Wide, 600 Feet Deep.. I Cant Stop Thinking About Falling In…

Concrete dam spillway tunnel entrance surrounded by rocky cliffs, illustrating submerged man-made objects fear concept.
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#8 Train Tracks Disappearing Into Lake Tahoe, Ca

Rusty submerged railroad tracks extending into clear lake water, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects.
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#9 Funny How A Single Chain Can Freak Us Out

Underwater view of a long rusty chain, illustrating the fear of submerged man-made objects in murky water.
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#10 A Coat Still Hanging Inside Uss Arizona

Faded coat hanging underwater covered in algae, illustrating the fear of submerged man-made objects.
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#11 Ancient Relics Rediscovered Off The Coast Of Egypt

Underwater statue illuminated by a diver's light, illustrating the fear of submerged man-made objects in dark water.
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#12 Sitting In A Sunken Commercial Airplane

Underwater diver exploring a submerged man-made object covered in marine growth and corrosion inside a sunken structure.
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#13 The Vastness Of Fishermen’s Nets

Aerial view of a fishing boat casting large submerged nets in deep green water, illustrating submerged man-made objects.
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#14 Flooded Autopsy Theatre In The Basement Of A Charity Hospital

Abandoned, flooded indoor pool with rusted metal railings and decayed walls, highlighting fear of submerged man-made objects.
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#15 Underwater Dragon Statue

Underwater metal sculpture resembling a frightening creature, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects.
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#16 "A Pool With Holes" I Saw This And I Thought Y'all Would Have Something To Say About This

Swimming pool with large eerie submerged man-made circular holes creating a fear of submerged man-made objects effect.
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#17 Pedestrian Passageway Flooded After Recent Rains In Shizuoka, Japan

Submerged man-made objects showing a flooded underground passage with stairs partially underwater.
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#18 Friendly Reminder That There Is A Jason Vorhees Statue At The Bottom Of A Minnesota Lake

Scary figure wearing a hockey mask underwater near a submerged man-made object with eerie lighting and particles.
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#19 "Ocean Atlas" The Largest Single Underwater Sculpture. Nassau, Bahamas

Underwater sculpture of a crouching human figure, showing fear of submerged man-made objects with a swimmer above.
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#20 Creepy Lady Of The Lake Statue In Shrewsbury

Submerged man-made sword held above water in pond with fountain and surrounding trees.
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