Caligula used the Nemi ships for various purposes, including hosting extravagant parties and entertaining his guests. However, the ships were only in use for a short period before they met a tragic fate. In 41 AD, Caligula was assassinated, and the ships were left abandoned. The Nemi ships remained submerged in Lake Nemi for centuries until they were rediscovered in the 1920s. Efforts were made to salvage and preserve these ancient vessels, but unfortunately, they were destroyed during World War II. Despite their destruction, the Nemi ships are still remembered as remarkable examples of Roman engineering and opulence. Their grandeur and size continue to captivate historians and archaeologists, providing insights into the extravagance of the Roman Empire during Caligula's reign.