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Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte
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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#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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    #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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    #41

    Sailor Waiting To Be Rescued From His Sinking Ship

    Partially submerged man-made object in the ocean, evoking fear of submerged man-made objects with eerie atmosphere.

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    #42

    Abandoned Rollercoaster

    Partially submerged twisted roller coaster structure in turbulent ocean waves, illustrating fear of submerged man-made objects.

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    #43

    Flooded Beer Brewery Under Kőbánya, Budapest, Hungary

    Underwater diver exploring a rusted submerged man-made spiral staircase in a deep eerie aquatic environment.

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    #44

    One Of The Water Tunnels Inside Diablo Dam In Washington

    Inside a large submerged man-made metal structure with rivets, a person is seen exploring its dark interior.

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    #45

    Water Ride From A (Now Closed) Italian Theme Park

    Group enjoying water ride near submerged man-made objects evoking fear in a dedicated community focused on underwater scenes.

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    #46

    Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse, Falmouth, Massachusetts

    Old lighthouse partially submerged in dark stormy waters, representing the fear of submerged man-made objects at night.

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    #47

    Went Past A Wind Turbine Farm On A Cruise. My Other Half Was Terrified!

    View of submerged man-made wind turbines in the ocean under a cloudy sky with calm water surface.

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    #48

    Apparently This Submerged Little Guy Was Found After 20 Years

    Underwater view of a worn and submerged man-made object covered with algae and sediment, evoking fear of submerged objects.

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    #49

    This Pool Is The Most Unsettling Pool I’ve Seen In Real Life

    Indoor swimming pool with submerged man-made pillars and colorful ceiling structures reflecting on water surface.

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    #50

    An Underground Spillway, Part Of The G-Cans Project

    Large concrete submerged man-made dam spillway releasing water into a deep circular basin, showing industrial structure.


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