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The remains of the American Star in 2004. The stern broke off and sank in 1994, leaving only the bow section on the sandbar. Since this photo was taken, the ship has listed to port and become almost completely submerged.
Reason
Pretty good quality, It adds much to the shipwreck article, It is very pleasing to the eye.
Articles this image appears in
Shipwreck, SS America (1940)
Creator
Wollex
Nominator
Muldoon X9

This nomination never made it to the main page. Listing it now. MER-C 13:02, 9 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

  • Oppose - because of sharpness. Andrew18 @ 20:24, 13 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support – This was a finalist for Picture of Year 2006 for a reason - it's an amazing composition. Centyreplycontribs10:26, 14 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
    • Comment - This just for those opposing on technical grounds and also to further explain why this image is without a doubt feature worthy image. For one this particular criteria should be taken into account; "5. Adds value to an article and helps readers to understand an article. An image's encyclopedic value is given priority over its artistic value." That criteria speaks for its self. The mood and composition reflected in the image is perfect for the Shipwreck article, there just isn't a better picture available. Also, please take note that there are many images of this ship, none compare to this. Furthermore the ship is no longer there now, a better picture to improve technical quality cannot be taken. Overall its encyclopedic value is huge, i don't believe we'll ever see a picture the likes of this on here again and also its historical value is massive, the last picture of this great ship which has a rich history. Hope i can persuade you all --Childzy ¤ Talk 18:22, 14 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support especially per. Childzy. Witty Lama 15:09, 15 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support Grabs the attention, great composition, strong story Wikipete 21:09, 15 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted Image:Shipwreck of the SS American Star on the shore of Fuerteventura.jpg MER-C 02:55, 16 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]