(Images via: wili, thejourney1972, ahmedrabea and parksy)

Like buildings and property (or even entire towns and cities), vehicles go abandoned in all shapes, sizes and types. In some cases disaster strikes. In others, changing technologies render old designs obsolete, leaving majestic airplanes and giant steamers to rust and gather dust.

These twenty-four abandoned land, sea and air vehicles and transit structures from around the world tell unique stories – or in some cases remain mysteriously silent. Want even more? Here are additional links to abandoned vehicles and other amazing abandonments. Click to enlarge: