Normans Island has an interesting history. Carlos Lehder decided that its near mid-point proximity between Miami and Colombia would make it an ideal location for his drug distribution operation. So he built an airstrip as well as lodging facilities on the island and had small planes come in and out delivering drugs.
One such plane didn't quite make the runway and ended up crashing into Normans Cut. Years later the plane has made a great artifical reef and is a great snorkel. While corrosion has impacted the site the fuselage, wing and props are still visible.
While Carlos had a successful run in his business for many years, the DEA and Bahamian authorities did eventually shut him down. Today the airstrip is still there but the buildings are in ruin.
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