Shipwrecks

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.

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Crushed by Ice: Ships from 1871 Whaling Disaster Possibly Found

January 08, 2016 | Article

Before sea ice formed along Alaska's Arctic coastline this winter, marine archaeologists discovered the wrecks of two 19th-century ships that likely met their demise during a famous whaling disaster.
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Photos: 19th-Century Whaling Ships Stuck in Alaskan Pack Ice

January 08, 2016 | Article

For the first time in more than 140 years, humans have laid eyes on doomed ships from the infamous Whaling Disaster of 1871. Here are photos of the shipwrecks that got stuck in Alaskan pack ice.
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'Lost' Treasure Ship Is Also a War Grave

December 15, 2015 | Article

The wreck of the San Jose made headlines because of money. But there's more to this lost galleon than silver and gold.
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Sunken Treasure Ship Worth Billions Possibly Found After 300 Years

December 08, 2015 | Article

The Colombian government announced the discovery of a treasure ship sunk in battle 307 years ago. The onboard treasure in gold, silver and emeralds is thought to be worth between $4 billion and $17 billion.
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In Photos: Treasure Ship Holding Gold and Emeralds Discovered

December 08, 2015 | Article

Images show what may be the wreckage from the demise of the San Jose galleon, which held a wealth of treasure in the form of gold, silver and emeralds.
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Lost in Pearl Harbor: Photos of Sunken WWII-Era Navy Plane

December 08, 2015 | Article

Archaeologists and history enthusiasts have tried to get decent pictures of the drowned plane for decades.
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74 Years Later, Sunken Pearl Harbor Plane Still Filled with Mystery

December 08, 2015 | Article

Archaeologists and history enthusiasts have tried to get decent pictures of the drowned plane for decades.
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22 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered Near Greek Island

October 28, 2015 | Article

In just two weeks, marine archaeologists discovered 22 ancient shipwrecks scattered around a Greek island, confirming the sightings of local fishermen and sponge divers who had seen piles of ancient pottery on the seafloor.
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Titanic's Last Lunch Menu Sells for $88,000 at Auction

October 05, 2015 | Article

A piece of paper that survived the sinking of the Titanic was recently sold at auction for the price of a fancy sports car.
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Key to Survival Found for Sailors Shipwrecked in Alaska in 1813

September 09, 2015 | Article

Excavations at a camp in Alaska where survivors of the shipwreck Neva lived for almost a month before their rescue reveal ingenuity in the face of death.
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