Abandoned oil rig near Toscanini, Skeleton Coast National Park, Republic of Namibia

Abandoned oil rig in Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia’s West Coast. An abandoned oil drilling rig lost in the Namib Desert near Toscanini, was operational in the late 60’s and early 70’s. At the centre is V16 Caterpillar engine - the main power unit. A rig was erected by hopeful entrepreneurs long before Skeleton Coast National Park was proclaimed. Nowadays a rig serves as a perfect nesting area for birds during annual breeding season. Заброшенная буровая вышка в национальном парке Берег Скелета на з