Way Out

Fort Segarra, Water Island, Virgin Islands; March 29, 2017

A dimly lit, concrete tunnel stretches into the distance. Shadows cast by a concrete ledge create abstract patterns on the walls. The floor appears to be damp, reflecting faint light. At the far end, a bright, warm glow emanates from an open door, contrasting with the cool, dark surroundings. The tunnel's walls are rough and cracked, adding to its abandoned, eerie atmosphere. The overall mood is mysterious and slightly unsettling, evoking a sense of exploration and the unknown. — A tunnel in abandoned Fort Segarra on Water Island leads to an apparent exit. — J. Matthew Buchanan

¶This is a view of a creepy tunnel in abandoned Fort Segarra on Water Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

¶The uncompleted World War II era fort was transferred to the Army's Chemical Warfare Division in the 1950s for testing poison gas and chemical agents on pigeons and goats. The army eventually transferred it to the Department of the Interior and then, decades later, I walked through it with my camera.

Metadata

Published: May 25, 2026
Camera Make: Canon
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length: 32mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/15s
ISO: ISO 1600
Captured: March 29, 2017, 11:14 AM
Exposure Program: Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Flash: Off, Did not fire
White Balance: Auto
Creator: J. Matthew Buchanan
Keywords: abandoned, concrete, fort segarra, military, rebar, travel, tunnel, usvi, water island
Sublocation: Fort Segarra
City: Water Island
State: Virgin Islands
Country: United States
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