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Dunn's Derelict
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Dunn's Derelict

by Mike Ramy

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted February 7, 2015453 views4 comments
This guy on Dunn's Creek in Florida appears to be hard at work formulating a plan for get'n this Cruiser back on the water and from the look of things, it's taking a while to implement.
Abandoned and Derelict Vessels are an ongoing problem to navigation and the environment.
Derelict Vessels are said to create a number of problems that include:
•Navigational hazards;
•Pollution from fuel, oil or other hazardous materials onboard;
•Ecological and environmental considerations;
•Esthetic eyesores that impact the image and economy of local municipalities;
•Financial burdens on local and state authorities.
You as the owner are responsible for removing the vessel from the waters of the state and having it transported to an approved landfill for destruction. The cost for doing this is a fraction of what the costs are to remove it from the water and destroy it after it sinks. Do your part to help the environment, the safety of others and the welfare of the state by disposing of your vessel responsibly.
See more about Florida's Derelict Vessels at Florida Wildlife Commission

See Larger Version HERE (click on opened image for full screen version)

File name Ramy_0775_CF48
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Date/Time 3/31/2014 4:32:12 PM
Author Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice Rock Art Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1250
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM +2.0x
Focal Length 330.0mm
Hand Held from Boat / Full Frame

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on February 7, 2015 at 6:33 PM
An important document, Mike - and I think that the guy hard at work really gives the image its full impact - nicely done! :toast:
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on February 7, 2015 at 7:31 PM
Geez, what an expensive boat trashed! With Gilligan taking it easy on shore, I can see how this can make you mad. Well done for capturing the moment :toast: ......................Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 7, 2015 at 9:29 PM
Mike, I remember this boat. Guess on a return visit you got to see the owner in action (or better ...the owner's inaction). Having him there napping adds a lot to the story told by this view.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on February 8, 2015 at 11:14 AM
New version of red neck :mad:
Good story Mike.
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments