Kayaked to an Abandoned Fast Ferry, once the Pride of Greek Shipping

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I am on a small roadtrip in Sicily and in this episode I kayak with Andrea to the forgotten pride of Greek Coastal Shipping, the fast ferry Aeolos Kenteris. This fast ferry was built in 2000 in France for NEL lines in Greece. The ferry had an impressive speed of 40 knots and was the fastest in the Aegean Sea. The ship was later chartered in the Red Sea and was laid up in 2011 for renovation works, which never took place. This once mighty vessel is now partially submerged and rotting away in a harbour in Sicily.
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[@thekingsilverado3266]

Mankind will start regretting the waste like this. The dark overlords want to start limiting our travels.

[@dcamnc1]

I can't believe it was only used for 10-11 years. Crazy.

[@bucketslash11]

yeah, most ships have a service age of at least 20 years before they get scrapped, a few end up going longer

[@samholdsworth420]

Blame Canada and Trudeau

[@leoborn4013]

@@bucketslash11Depending on the type, most ships live until they turn 30 years old. Ferries usually last way longer, while fast ferries mostly don’t grow that old, because every year many new are built being faster and more fuel efficient than the last generation. But 10 years is a huge waste of resources for any type of ship.

[@machinesnmetal]

Lookup BC Fastcat ferries. Only used 3 years then sold for scrap. BC government spent 475million on 3 of them, and sold them 3 years later for 20million. They sat until 2009 then someone in Abu Dhabi bought them and they've been sitting in dock there since.

[@anonime_dancer]

@@machinesnmetal I can`t believe

[@Roar.k]

23:00 it is a survival suit, you put it on when you need to abandon the ship, it protects you against hyperthermia and it makes you visible in the sea

[@ilkeroktem9205]

It's an "immersion suit"

[@juliap297]

Hypotermia*

[@Stingnu]

@@juliap297nah he spelled it correctly

[@nss-vj1uf]

Great video Bob! I love these exploring abandoned ship videos😊 I must say I'm amazed of how destroyed/vandalized the ship is, and how much really really expensive nav intruments/equipment just abandoned. It's kind of sad to see that poor ship in such a vandalized state actually...

[@takitsan79]

Once the fastest passenger ferry in Greece, she had a lot of problems with her engines, consuming a lot and because of her high speed when she passed near coasts created small tsunamis destroying everything. A lot of people sued the company for this

[@derrickharvey295]

the exact same thing happened here in British Columbia...the fast ferries only ran for a while and then at reduced speed and so they were sold off......waste of money for sure....not all good ideas are good ideas ha

[@NonNone-qm4zi]

​@@derrickharvey295 .. Glen Clarke's legacy.. LMFAO 😂😂😂😂

[@Subgunman]

I believe this ship was equipped with turbines which will consume a lot of fuel when operated at full speeds. There are several other passenger ferries in use that are "fast ferries" but no longer run the route between the mainland and Crete in six hours. In its current condition it would be cost prohibitive to clean and restore this boat into service. You will notice that the ship has a list and one of the "garage doors" is partially submerged which is a sign that seawater has entered the lower decks of the boat.

[@vadikgg4537]

​@@derrickharvey295In the USSR there was a similar story about high-speed “river buses” “Zarya”. They created a large wave, which killed young fish on small rivers. After studying the impact on the environment, in the early 80s, Zarya boats were banned on many rivers.

[@emily1]

alot of HSCs have a problem with fuel consumption, even Stena Line had their own example. I suppose the likes of Austal are more economic builds but the ones I've seen Austal make have also outlasted the ones that had to be retired over fuel costs.

[@pilotleader]

It is always a a good day when there is a post by one of my favourite explorers!

[@mjsweeps]

Another amazing video Bob! Thank You for all the hard work you put into these videos!!

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thank you for the continuing support ! :) :)

[@JørgenKnudsen-r6z]

Indeed. Cause as i remember it, my history-books back in school didnt tell much about these place. (Back in the 70's)

[@sunwolfyvan]

thats insane how much work it took to make that thing and how many millions of dollars it took to make it...... and they only used it 10 years

[@Cat_Hurder]

Great Explore Bob and Friend ! Thx 😍

[@IldikóSzebényinéUjhelyi-t1l]

Nice exploration, I liked the episode a lot! Thanks for bringing back my daughter happy and safe!🙂

[@causewaykayak]

That should be guaranteed. Explorers do look after each other👍🏽

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks for your trust in me to go on an adventure with your daughter😊We had a lot of fun !

[@Jacquline-i8d]

Brilliant to see what is on the ship , excellent explore Thank You both😆

[@FixitFrank]

Another banger as always Bob. Thank you. 20:50, that machine looks like a hydraulic pump system. Motor was scrapped for the copper windings. The tank likely holds oil. If this ferry had hydraulic doors, that could be part of the open/close system or due to the location, maybe for the elevators.

[@Denniz69]

I love these videos about the halfly sunken ships. Really interesting! :)

[@ANeo-px1cc]

Love the abandoned ship explorations!!!

[@joselamers7964]

this was a great adventure , It was very interesting to see such a ship on the inside ,Thanks for sharing

[@georgesaguna]

Can I ask one question, do you know what is one of the biggest killers on board ships? It’s entry to enclosed spaces, and that happens because you enter areas where oxygen is lower than that 20%. But it’s not only the absence of oxygen, it’s also because of toxic, explosive and corrosive gasses. Ships are built to be watertight and once they are being used they are forced ventilated. Just to put you in perspective even if the place might be open the chemical reaction of some thing as simple as iron can make the space unsupportive for human life. You will see the person in the area collapse just like they went unconscious and your natural reaction will be to go to help them, that’s when also you will collapse. I know that you enjoy such adventures and risks but please do inform your self, protect your self and the people you are taking with you. Do t forget that so many persons are seeing this video and basically you are enticing them in trying to follow your example. The least you can do is to carry and oxygen analyser and an EEBD. Then you have an other factor, the vessel you visited is in cold layup which means that its is not being inspected at all. Vessels of that age and especially so in the case of HSC when in service are inspected every 6 to 12 months. That craft is mainly aluminum which makes it suffer from corrosion and fatigue. You can end up causing a structural failure. For such a vessel to have such a list you can already tell that it’s in an advanced state of disrepair. I understand the excitement of exploration but do get educated about the risks and how to avoid them before you do such things. Not knowing the dangers you were in does not relive you of the bed example you are giving to your viewers. I myself work on ships and I have seen many stupid things which led to serious injuries. Don’t let it happen to you.

[@ianwalker4634]

Yes well said I agree having worked in chemical transport - what looks innocent can cause you a big problem very quickly.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

I know George ! I brought a gas and oxygen meter but I did not use it because I did not go deeper into the ship. I often use these underground, in old ships and submarines :)

[@georgesaguna]

@ perfect, so do show the subscribers that you do carry them with you so that they do understand the dangers around. Just to clarify some thing you don’t have to go deep in to the ship for the space to be oxygen deficient. All you need is a leaking fire extinguisher ( and you expect that to happen if no maintenance is being done). We had a similar situation when in an open hold but we had been carrying iron ore. The oxidisation mad the place unsupportive even though it was open. A tragedy was everted just in time because the crew was well trained. Stay safe and get informed.

[@Subgunman]

Considering the poor condition of the lower decks it makes me wonder if the last operators of this vessel had no regard for safety. Stowage of parts and trash in certain compartments in the lower decks could be an issue if the craft was in use today. I do understand that it has been the target of thieves and vandals in the past but I do wonder if the last operators were very lax in safety procedures.

[@georgesaguna]

@@Subgunman don’t forget that these vessels are ment to be constantly maintains according to planned maintenance system, basically you have a weekly, monthly and yearly schedules. Other then that you get annual class inspections and flag state inspections due to the vessel being a passenger vessel and even more because it’s an HSC. These vessels are made of aluminum, and require frequent dry docking. A vessel of this age is considered high risk and inspected more often but due to it being in a cold layup only minimal supervision is carried out on the vessel. Basically such vessels are stuck in court arbitration between creditors and owners and hens there is no money for maintaining it.

[@CMExploration]

Thank you for taking us to these awesome places. Us mortals can only dream of visiting some of these. Cheers Bob & Merry Christmas 🌲

[@m.j.6399]

Una experiencia alucinante. Gracias por compartirla!

[@maxview99]

You find the best places to explore. I always look forward to your next adventure!

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Of all the explore videos by far you have the very best Bob !!!

[@M1T1C0]

Maybe thieves stolen copper cables and burned the plastic sheath in the cars storage, this is because of the fire smell. Very funny landing the kayak diectly on inside ship stairs!

[@dertythegrower]

exactly

[@lukespread]

Judging by the destruction of the ceiling, yes.

[@russcattell955i]

Also according to the nautical chart the bay is just over 5m deep there, so its resting on the bottom. Engine room flooded, its scrap if salvaged.

[@-r-495]

one positive aspect is what happens to the copper thieves a few years later. the nasty halides in the coating decomposes into some very nasty compounds that will cause harm in low doses, especially if inhaled.

[@josepolanco8552]

Nice video guys amazing, happy new year bless!

[@FINNIUSORION]

I'm amazed all the electronics were abandoned, and nobody has ripped them out. even used marine gear such as the navi panels are extremely expensive.

[@emmy87397db]

You should see how valuable the immersion suits are that they’ve just abandoned

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That certainly looks close to sinking I don’t think I would be that brave to go aboard 👍👍

[@Procc75]

Someone said earlier that the ship is resting on the floor of that part of the ocean, so the only danger is it falling over since it's listing. I personally take issue with the way they're dressed - basically asking for tetanus

[@zagrebzebra]

The heavy suit is for thermal insulation and can be used in cold waters for a prolonged survival. They are used by crew members mainly during FRB (fast rescue boat) missions and MOB (man overboard) recovery missions but could, in theory, also be used in an ship evacuation event.

[@fubukilin8578]

such a beautiful ship, what a pity to be left abandoned...

[@panzermind4341]

Génial , ce navire a été construit en France et j’ai participé à sa construction.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

O wow! Must be sad to see it in this shape then😮‍💨 what part of construction you were involved in?

[@panzermind4341]

@ The engine and car deck ventilation. And also hvac in public and crew spaces. I was in charge of studies.

[@richarddcvd8868]

Thanks for taking us on another adventure!!

[@abpsd73]

Looks like copper scrappers had a heyday in there. They even tore apart a generator and some motors by the looks of it.

[@luka5208]

even burned it on site....smoke and fire didn’t get them caught I suppose....

[@michaelfataaikitama2899]

Go to places I never will in person. Cool video 😁

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks for checking out !

[@Fran_SG]

I expected more of this ship. Anyway, cool vídeo!!!

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Yes, too bad it submerged partially 😢 wish I could see the engine room.

[@Mixail67S]

It took its name from Aeolus, mythical treasurer of the winds according to Greek Mythology, but also from Kostas Kenteris, a modern Greek runner.

[@ExploringwithAlec]

Nice explore Bob great footage

[@ExploringWithBoss]

You are living my dream! Amazing as always

[@timanderson-m7g]

Another well-conducted, extremely entertaining video! Well done, you two!

[@celalkoroglu7668]

Feribotun nesini güvenlik koruyacak feribot geri dönüşümlük olmuş yine de emeğinize sağlık teşekkürler

[@kanukalle3393]

Thanks for showing us this garbage can and Merry Christmas to you and your friends Bob :)

[@fhwolthuis]

Amazing! I would like to see a movie on the rusty ships too!

[@Subgunman]

That would be a major hazard for any explorer to undertake. Remember rust ship, you would not know if the deck you are walking on has rusted out to tin foil strength. Any cuts or injuries on might receive would have to be treated with medical professionals and you would more than likely receive that all to painful tetanus shot to prevent certain infections. Let’s not forget certain unmarked biohazards could lead to a terminal illness. Leave the rust buckets to the scrappers who sometimes have the equipment to demolish those old hulls.

[@Richard-pe4cx]

it just seems crazy that so many places and ships you name just get left to rot

[@Lay-On]

Weer genieten deze video, wat een trip weer!

[@seekingtheabandoned]

Amazing exploration as always Bob!

[@spragnionywrazenurbex]

Great exploration as always, but I miss explorations with Elco ;)

[@h.v.g7882]

Met gevaar voor eigen leven. Maken jullie spannende avonturen en mooie content 👍🙂

[@chpappis]

best quality, nice !

[@2000jago]

I love the way you pronounce the "o" in "Bob" as "aah".... 🤣

[@ROCKHITS572]

love it thanks 👍👍

[@hracekk]

9:48 this is my favorite part of Greece. Chalkidiki and Thasos.

[@rickarnoud5770]

Crazy that such a modern ship is already almost completely flooded in such a short period of time. I know all ships do get water overtime but not that quick! Maybe it had issue's with its hull not beeing that watertight as it should be. Sad lots of money did go to the drain here, while they already knew that going fast is going to burn a insane amount of fuel. That this is even legal with al that oil mess in all that water inside of the hull. If the water can get inside the oil also can get outside right so basically they are poluting the sea here.

[@mennoboon8037]

Heel erg zonde mooi schip

[@Foccy83]

The simultaneous translation into Italian made me laugh! By from Florence 😂😂😂😂

[@pmek46]

Was weer mooie! Best lang aan boord geweest volgens mij

[@JosephGonzalez-o8c]

Bedankt weer voor dit top avontuur

[@kingofcapp]

Remind me of mission to French warship. Bob always a badass!

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Our main goal was a submarine and 2 warships, but they got towed away this year I found out on the spot :( :( Thanks for watching!

[@Bob-b4j1b]

Despite the stinky trashed ship it had great atmosphere of a ship with many memories. I bet most of the retro tech still works

[@majikglustik9704]

Merry Christmas from Mike in Florida! (Neices and nephews... Maybe??!!?)

[@Electronzap]

Nice explore Bob!

[@bender7565]

Not too much longer for that tub, good you got to see it. Little short on the suspense but very good.

[@Ntokoskostas]

Greetings from Greece

[@jozefmalik3944]

great video, thank you. It is a massive enviromental hazzard, surprised its alloved in Europe. We point the fingers at third countries, but its not much different here I guess.

[@ErenTopcu]

Amazing 😃

[@rajeevshagun7409]

on first glance i thought it wont be worth watching , but it was interesting finding in the end , thanks for bringing us the video , i have noticed you both have white powder or dirt stuck to your back on tshirts . good work

[@xFlow150]

Strange to see so many sunken ships just rusting away. Must be a nightmare for future clean up crews.

[@causewaykayak]

?? cutting torch.??

[@Super-lucky-7777]

Gas, labour, Health and safety cost too much to bother scrapping?

[@xFlow150]

@@Super-lucky-7777 I know, until the price of raw materials exceeds scrap metal by a healthy amount, this phenomenon will persist.

[@rickshaw6440]

Alstom was the company that ate general railway signal co. They built railway signaling. Interesting there name was on the prints in the control room.

[@Turbo_TechnoLogic]

WHADDA hell how come no one is using this beauty?! Why no one bought it? What a fffin waste!

[@AGreekShipFan3]

2:20 let me correct you here This ship was bought from Seajets not from Nel lines This ship is called "Apri" and it's a sister ship with ''Tera Jet'' which is a ship that Seajets owns a lot of years now This abandoned ship is used for spare parts for other ships like "Tera Jet" and I don't think Apri will be ever again in action so yea Good video

[@Zp980Turbo]

Is so sad to see the Capricorn in this state... Aries and Taurus gone, only the Scorpio stil goes on as Tera Jet. These four sisters were marvellous when they came out

[@rickarnoud5770]

I also dont think it will be in operation ever again its a nice ship, seeing it hanging over like that isnt a very good sign its getting a lot of water for sure.

[@TurbomanGER]

Strange to see such an old map with Yugoslavia on it when the ship was built in 2000.

[@marc5460]

tnx fr the video

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks for checking out!

[@boblloyd75]

Thanks.

[@jocimarSantos-v8c]

Que bom com tradução para o português agora. Abraços do Brasil.😊

[@spencerwillett2983]

Im not allowed to have a plastic straw despite the fact this shit has been stewing in some Harbour in the Mediterranean for the last half decade...

[@ksorsomeplace]

Interesting ship. I'm curious, is it sitting on the bottom and that's what it is still partially afloat? I can't believe nothing else was done but to leave the ship to rot away. Seems like they'd strip it and then break it up vs. leaving to decay?

[@marcellop3163]

Siting on the bottom like the rusty ships beside it.

[@andrewmacaulay1585]

👍New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

[@BestofChannel48]

Very interesting

[@Rockport1911]

Swa a great video from kylesthenix about, I hope with all the hype and easy access nobody does dumb things on it. Its a huge waste but they also should have scrapped here when they had the chance. Now shes grounded like the ships around here and it looks like nobody will bother removing these ships ever...

[@nathancoons9600]

Great to see you using masks😷 Always protect yourselves ✌️❗

[@LEXHOBBYSTORECOLECIONAVEIS]

Muito legal a exploração! Já foram no Porta Aviões?

[@Super-lucky-7777]

I like Andrea, name meaning brave, id also say adventurous, more please.

[@mdj9200]

Nice explore

[@billm7166]

Great job Bob and Andrea sorry I missed the live had a busy day and just woke up

[@brendakrieger7000]

Super cool! Always really enjoy seeing old ships like that🛳

[@LuizFernando-qu2xc]

muito bom parabens pelo seus video

[@Fubarpapa]

Who wrecked it like that? Lot of work involved.

[@IsaakthePilot]

Kylesthenix also went here 4 weeks before y’all and I was wondering if he inspired you to explore this wreck?

[@manojcr7516]

Hai bob❤

[@Mafts-i5j]

Roofless was already there 😂

[@richardsbargelife2564]

Vraagje; hebben jullie enig idee hoe het schip er zo "gesloopt"uit kan zien... ik bedoel het lijkt wel of ze het complete interieur opzettelijk gesloopt hebben, is dit vandalisme of mss expres gedaan om diefstal te voorkomen?

[@rickm2682]

I really hate that all that pollution is going into our Waters 😭😭😭

[@Tringaas]

This is the port of Augusta, in Sicily

[@polyphonics557]

What a terrible waste of a good ferry.

[@FlatBroke612]

I see Pielstick parts boxes... The only better place for that POS would be the bottom of the ocean.

[@TheMadmat76]

Mega holiday .

[@daneduttry8957]

Sad to see TWEAKERS has destroyed it.

[@bardoulaurent4575]

Franchement je préférais les sous titrages en français ! Mort de rire les voies en français 😂

[@TehRealVR]

Love the ship explores Bob! Hope all is well! Stay safe coming into 2025 my friend!

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

I do my best ! Happy holidays for you :)

[@francescobonaccorso9332]

you missed a giant basket stadium abandoned, just 10 minutes dring from there

[@chrisjohnston4400]

You can see copper missing everywhere including the generator windings

[@skyll4141]

that ship is ready for scrap sadly. nice explore.

[@akshaypanchbudhe11]

next wolf lair bunker

[@andrewmills2136]

It’s a shame the waste we create and no reuse of all that steel just to rust away

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Yes, this one was pretty short lived😞

[@marjuryasis4834]

Hey we want part 2 the 9 abandon dragons hiden in the mountains 0:42

[@Nokkiwow]

"Kyle was not here" XD