Shipwrecks
![The bow of Titanic photographed in June 2004, by the ROV Hercules during an expedition returning to the shipwreck of the Titanic.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7wPfRYNx9zTqSovtKJSG2b-320-80.jpg)
The most famous shipwreck in history is probably the Titanic, which lies on the seafloor in the North Atlantic Ocean. But shipwrecks are as old as sea voyages, and sunken ships have been found at the seafloor all over the world, from ancient Greek vessels in the Mediterranean to Civil War battle ships off the U.S. East Coast. Divers look for shipwrecks to salvage valuable artifacts and to learn more about past cultures. Read about the latest shipwreck discoveries and see pictures of sunken ships below.
Latest about shipwrecks
![An underwater view of hundreds of artifacts, including pieces of pottery and ceramics.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TtLeTKbfRqSJMuRQCYv6cf-320-80.jpg)
Ming dynasty shipwrecks hide a treasure trove of artifacts in the South China Sea, excavation reveals
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Researchers have retrieved hundreds of artifacts, including porcelain items, copper coins and ornate pieces of pottery.
![An artist's rendering of a grand shipwreck on the floor of the ocean](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yGRJauEXsS9Qfe9FaFWW76-320-80.jpg)
32 haunting shipwrecks from the ancient world
By Owen Jarus published
Shipwrecks can reveal information about traded goods and even which rituals people partook in centuries ago. Here's a look at shipwrecks from ancient times found around the world.
![A photo of a rusty submarine underwater with an octopus crawling on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZQTjaqXectaMVqaRxb8MU-320-80.jpg)
Wreck of WWII 'Hit 'Em Harder' submarine, which sank with 79 crew on board, discovered in South China Sea
By Tom Metcalfe published
The U.S. wreck is the grave site of the 79 crew who died when the sub was sunk in battle in 1944.
![Scuba divers swim in shallow water to observe the shipwreck](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GGWP9f9qu3tidBWjDhCbug-320-80.jpg)
1,700-year-old Roman shipwreck was stuffed to the gills with fish sauce when it sank
By Tom Metcalfe published
The wreck near a beach on Mallorca gives a snapshot of sea trade in late Roman times.
![Maritime archaeologists Johan Rönnby (left) and Rolf Warming diving near the stern of the Gribshunden wreck. The ship sank in 1495 and was rediscovered in the 1970s.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bCE6Tg2zdPDfrmgoWWXQNj-320-80.jpg)
Weapons chest found on wreck of 15th-century 'floating castle' sheds light on 'military revolution at sea'
By Tom Metcalfe published
The chest could help archaeologists understand the fire and explosion that sank the vessel.
![Two scuba divers holding artifacts while underwater](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JomWZw5bWiZkzTi4kyqap3-320-80.jpg)
'There's a great hidden museum in the Mediterranean': Underwater archaeologist David Gibbins takes us on a journey to 12 shipwrecks around the world
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Underwater archaeologist and author David Gibbins discusses his new book about shipwrecks around the world.
![A 19th-century illustration of a British slave ship launched at Liverpool in 1781.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gEMmrw3H8qFfxAfsTzdxiT-320-80.jpg)
14 wrecks that expose 'what life was like on slaver ships' identified in the Bahamas
By Tom Metcalfe published
Researchers say they hope to recover what's left of the ships after more than 200 years underwater.
![Here, a glass replica of the yellow Florentine Diamond, a lost diamond of Indian origin.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tjwdF9ipLmzvcPBZCcMmq6-320-80.jpg)
31 of the world's most valuable treasures that are still missing
By Owen Jarus last updated
From the the Ark of the Covenant to the crown jewels of Ireland to a 333-carat pink diamond, here are 30 of the world's most valuable (and missing) treasures.
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