Scapa Flow is a popular spot for divers, particularly for those who want to explore the High Seas Fleet, which was the battle fleet of the German Imperial Navy. [Sunken Treasures: The Curious Science of 7 Famous Shipwrecks] Scapa Flow in Scotland's Orkney Islands may look serene from the ...
and illegal immigrants abandoned the drifting ship without regard for the passengers. The burning liner was finally pushed ashore off Ashbury Park by high winds. Also included are seven drawings of famous shipwrecks as interpreted by the artist: the Andrea Doria, U-869, Vizcaya, Morro Castle, S...
When it comes to planning the ultimate road trip in Australia, one of the frequently asked questions is, “What is the best road trip planner in Australia?” While there are several excellent road trip planning tools available, many travellers recommend using online platforms such as Roadtrippers...
Sealake. This beautiful chart shows the locations of over three hundred shipwrecks along the desolate area known as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." During the 1800's so many ships were lost along these shores that Congress established the United States Life-Saving Service to patrol the beaches...
In my section onBermuda Shipwrecks, I have talked at length about all the famous shipwrecks around Bermuda and what you can expect to see if you are planning for a scuba dive in Bermuda's water. This map will give you a reasonably good idea about where these shipwrecks are in the Atlanti...
Just two of the island’s many lakes can be visited today. Spend your time on the island snorkeling in Kayangan Lake, diving in Barracuda Lake, sunbathing on Banol Beach and swimming in the Twin Lagoon. The surrounding Coron Bay is famous for its mysterious Japanese shipwrecks from World ...
The steamship was the biggest and most luxurious passenger liner of her time, and some of the world's rich and famous had booked a room for her maiden voyage. On April 10, 1912, the Titanic left England with about 2,200 people onboard. On April 14, a lookout spotted an iceberg ...
The southern portion of the lake, which divides Canada and the United States, is known as “the graveyard of the Great Lakes, because of the high number of shipwrecks, mostly around Whitefish Point. The most famous ship lost was the SS Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975. This area is now an ...
It lords over the Outer Banks, a particularly precarious stretch of the Atlantic Ocean that has earned the moniker "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for the untold number of shipwrecks that have occurred there. St. George Reef Lighthouse Built between 1882 and 1892 on rocks a few miles off the ...
Lofoten is an island group that’s famous for its dramatic natural attractions – from towering mountains to the deepest bays. Those in the know come here hoping to witness the mysterious Northern Lights and to hike the Svolvær Goat, one of the most popular climbing peaks inNorway. ...