In a striking juxtaposition of past and present, a hyper-realistic bird’s-eye view reveals a 16th-century pirate ship inexplicably marooned amidst a flooded highway in Makassar, Indonesia. The ship, battered by the harshness of time, displays towering sails, tattered and weather-beaten, while its once-vibrant wood and paint have been stripped to a faded relic of its former glory. Encircling the ancient vessel, floodwaters have consumed the streets, and elevated overpasses are jammed with cars, stalled by the relentless downpour and the ensuing traffic chaos. Looming in the backdrop is the imposing University of Makassar, standing sentinel against the elements, while nearby, several traditional Pinisi ships and smaller boats drift aimlessly in the swelling currents. The atmosphere is electric and turbulent; ominous dark clouds blanket the sky, occasionally pierced by dramatic streaks of lightning that flash across the scene. Torrents of rain cascade down, enveloping the city in a misty shroud, with ripples distorting the watery mirror reflecting this surreal tableau. The ancient ship, surrounded by the modern metropolis ensnared in flood-induced gridlock, alongside the floating fleet of Pinisi, casts a cinematic and almost dreamlike spell. This evocative scene of storm and flood, the historical ship within a contemporary setting, stirs a visceral awareness of nature's raw power and the unexpected convergence of different eras and environments.