CuriositiesOCT 8, 2025

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

Asli AkalinBoredPanda Staff

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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!

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#21 Century Old Sunken Ship Preserved In Perfect Condition Beneath Lake Superior

Underwater view of a decayed old kitchen inside a submerged man-made structure evoking fear of submerged objects.

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#22 Reservoir Overflow In Armenia. These Have Always Fascinated And Scared Me Since I Was A Kid

Unique fear of submerged man-made objects illustrated by eerie water drainage holes and a pier in a lake setting.

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#23 Flooded Cemeteries. I Don’t Even Want To Look At The Picture

Flooded graveyard showing submerged man-made objects creating an eerie scene for those with fear of submerged objects.

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#24 Aftermath Of Amoco Cadiz Sinking

Sinking shipwreck emerging from the water near a coastal house, illustrating the fear of submerged man-made objects.

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#25 The Costa Concordia Wreck Gives Me Chills…

Partially submerged cruise ship tilted sharply in ocean, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects.

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#26 Submerged Tanks

Underwater scene showing submerged man-made tanks with divers exploring, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects.

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#27 Motorboat Nearly Swept Over A Dam Spillway In Texas

Two small boats near a submerged man-made structure causing concern for fear of underwater objects.

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#28 A Japanese House Floating In The Pacific Ocean After The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake And Tsunami

Partially submerged man-made structure floating in rough water, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects.

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#29 The Only Thing Left Above Water Of The Venezuelan City Of Potosi, Is The Top Of The Churches Bell Tower

Partially submerged old church steeple with a cross in a lake surrounded by forested mountains, showing fear of submerged objects.

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#30 Stairwell That Leads To Creepy Underwater Cave

Rusty stairs leading into murky water under a rocky cave entrance, showcasing submerged man-made objects in a haunting setting.

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#31 Somewhere In The North Sea

Foggy ocean view of submerged man-made structures including an offshore platform and circular concrete base.

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#32 The 'Ghost Fleet' Of Mallows Bay, Maryland. A Fleet Of Hundreds Of American Ships Built Of Wood Due To Wartime Steel Shortages. Most Of These Ships Were Obsolete Upon Project Completion After The End Of The War And Left To Rot

Aerial view of submerged man-made objects covered in greenery in murky water illustrating the fear of submerged structures.

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#33 Reservoir Overspill

Large circular submerged man-made structure with moss, connected to a metal bridge over still dark water.

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#34 Scrolling Through Listings Of Houses For Sale. Found This In The Basement

Interior of a flooded basement with submerged stairs and a floating inflatable duck, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects.

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#35 Literally My Worst Fear. Queen Mary Propellor Room

Underwater view of a large man-made ship propeller illuminated by green lighting and searchlights.

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#36 A Church Underwater, Located In Llsesee Via Undertow_photography

Underwater view of a submerged man-made church with a scuba diver exploring in dark green water.

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#37 Tonnes Of Nuclear Waste - Sellafield UK

Large indoor pool with submerged man-made objects reflecting overhead industrial lighting in a warehouse setting.

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#38 Exposed Shipwreck In Scotland

Rusty abandoned shipwreck on a rocky shore, reflecting fears of submerged man-made objects in eerie natural setting.

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#39 The Edmund Fitzgerald, What Remains Of It Today At The Bottom Of Lake Superior

Sunken shipwreck underwater, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects in dark, eerie water environment.

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#40 After Walking 50m In To A Narrow, 150 Year Old Gold Mine, This Vertical Shaft Emerges

Dark underwater scene showing submerged man-made wooden beams inside rocky cave, highlighting fear of submerged man-made objects.

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