Resting on the shores of Ras Al-Sheikh Hameed in the Tabuk region, the wreckage of the American PBY Catalina seaplane stands as a unique historical landmark since 1960. Originally owned by an American businessman on a global family trip, the aircraft landed in the area but sustained damage that prevented it from ever taking off again. For over 60 years, this wreckage has transformed into a famous tourist icon, attracting exploration and photography enthusiasts with its captivating blend into the Red Sea’s natural beauty.
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@Yousef.ar Did the pilot attempt to land it in the sea but fail, or was it retrieved from the sea and placed on land?
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Unfortunately, I don’t know.
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OMG, I was born in 1960!
The link you shared is not working on my end. Is the link to your review? If yes, I’m afraid it was removed by the spamfilters. Please check the link.
This is what I get:
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Trying to open the link, I get “Review not available anymore …”. Looking at that position, I found a place “Public Toilette”. Some of the photos do show the wrecked aircraft, but you need to scroll down a while.
So, very likely @Yousef.ar’s review was rejected by the filter.
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I’m sorry about this; I’m working on resolving this issue as you advised me a few days ago. Thank you.
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Thank you for your advice, I will work on correcting it.
Hi @Yousef.ar,
Thank you for sharing!
To keep the community organized, the topic’s tags have been updated to “Attraction” within the Google Maps contribution stories category. This more accurately reflects the content you shared.
Please note, using the right tags and categories on your topics makes it easier for other Local Guides to find what they’re looking for in the community.
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