The Endurance is one of the most famous shipwrecks(沉船) in the world. In 1914, Ernest Shackleton and 27 people left England in the Endurance. Shackleton hoped to become the first to cross Antarctica. However, in 1915, the ship got trapped(困住) in the ice over the Weddell Se a before...
According to UNESCO estimations, there are currently more than 3 million shipwrecks around the world. And while most of them are lying on the ocean floor there are some that weren’t sunk and today create a picturesque landscape with mysterious legends around them. So let’s see which ones a...
Greece is a country steeped in ancient history and mythology. It is also home to a rich maritime tapestry woven with tales of shipwrecks, both above and below the water. These wrecks,scattered across the azure Aegean and Ionian Seas, are not only archaeological treasures but also windows into ...
One of the most dangerous sea significant hazards in the Arctic Ocean is the presence of icebergs and sea ice. These floating masses pose a significant risk to ships navigating the icy waters. The most famous example of an iceberg-related disaster is the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Harsh...
Though discovered in 2019, the ship has only now been surveyed and viewed by a team of underwater explorers. Related Stories The 30 Coolest Shipwrecks in the World The Science of Recovering Shipwreck Treasures Lost For 77 Years The wreck of the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Aka...
In addition to critters, the seafloor off the coast has hundreds of diveable shipwrecks. This is because New York has been a major shipping hub for 500 years, and because the relatively shallow continental shelf extends far out to sea, into the New York Bight. While some wreck dives at di...
In the annals of Australian military history during World War II few events have generated more gut-wrenching grief and intense controversy than the sinking of the ships HMAS Sydney and AHS Centaur. Lost on opposite coastlines and under completely different circumstances, the ships bear the tragic ...
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 in Norway. For...
Each has its own distinct characteristics, such as spectacular limestone and sandstone rock formations, gorgeous beaches, beautiful scenery and a wondrous array of flora and fauna, including the world-famous kangaroos and dingoes. Here’s an overview of the top national parks in Australia: Table ...
The coastline along Lake Superior was once called "the most dangerous piece of water in the world" by novelist James Oliver Curwood — in 1905, one single storm along the rocky coast caused 29 shipwrecks. After that, Congress paid for a lighthouse and fog signal to be installed here, whic...