In 1967, war broke out between Israel and Egypt. It was the beginning of what would be known as the Six-Day War.

As Israeli forces raced across the Siani Peninsula, Egyptian forces took measures to ensure that the Suez Canal wouldn’t be captured. They scuttled ships on either end of the canal to prevent it from being used.

Unfortunately, there were ships still in the canal and they got stuck…..for a long time.

Learn more about the Yellow Fleet and crews that sailed to nowhere.
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