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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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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Titanic's Last Lunch Menu Up for Auction

August 31, 2015 | Article

Before they plunged into the icy waters of the North Atlantic, passengers aboard the Titanic may have feasted on corned beef, potted shrimp and dumplings.
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In Photos: Raising a Sunken Confederate Warship

August 18, 2015 | Article

Officials are pulling out pieces of the CSS Georgia, a Confederate warship, from the depths of the Savannah River, 150 years after the ship's crew deliberately sunk it.
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'Sea Monster' Figurehead Hauled from the Baltic Sea

August 17, 2015 | Article

A monstrous figurehead from a 15th-century Danish warship has been removed from the Baltic Sea.
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Photos of a Terrifying 'Sea Monster' Ship Figurehead

August 17, 2015 | Article

A monstrous figurehead from a 15th-century Danish warship has been removed from the Baltic Sea.
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