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travel2 years ago

The Fate of Saddam Hussein's Yachts: A Photo Story.

Saddam Hussein's luxurious yachts, the "Al-Mansur" and "Bashrah Breeze," have met very different fates since his death. The "Al-Mansur" remains wrecked in a river, now a picnic site for fishermen, while the "Bashrah Breeze" was briefly put up for sale before being claimed by the Iraqi government. Despite rumors of it becoming a hotel for pilots, it has not been used for such purposes. Some Iraqis believe the wrecks should be preserved for history, while others think it's best to leave them to the river.