The Second World War in the Pacific has left a legacy of over 3800 wrecks on the ocean floor. These wrecks contain thousands of tons of oil and pose a risk to the marine environment. Estimates of current corros
Shipwrecking is truly a big loss of material possessions and human lives. A rough estimate by the United Nations shows at least 3 million shipwrecks are lying across ocean floors. There are over 5000 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes that have taken the lives of over 30,000 mariners. There is ...
Google Earth has captured images of rotting and rusting hulls that are wasting away in shallow waters the world over.
Humans have sailed the world’s oceans for thousands of years, but they haven’t all reached port. Researchers estimate that there are some three million shipwrecks worldwide, resting in shallow rivers and bays, coastal waters and the deep ocean. Many sank during catastrophes – some during ...
Rochester, New York – The battered remains of the Canadian schooner Ocean Wave, which capsized and eventually sank from a sudden and violent squall, has been found in the depths of Lake Ontario. Shipwreck explorers Jim Kennard, Roger Pawlowski and... more » 175 Year Old Great Lakes Atlas...
deal with the it was about 30 metres deeper two eight- He has a passion visiting some of the world's hardest- get to the top of all the made in the same helped bring clarity for adventure than previously thought and closure on the ocean floor ...
Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon stands out as a masterpiece of historical documentary filmmaking, offering an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Pacific's wartime past. It's a must-watch for anyone passionate about history, diving, or the enduring impact of war on humanity and the ocean's...
Look at a map of the Pacific Ocean and follow a line southwest of Hawaii. Right after crossing the International Date Line, but just before crossing the equator sits the Republic of the Marshall Islands. What could possibly be a map maker’s accidental green spots in the vast pool of blue...
June 15,General Slocum:excursion steamer burned in East River, N.Y.; 1,021 perished. 1912 March 5,Principe de Asturias:Spanish steamer struck rock off Sebastien Point; 500 drowned. April 15,Titanic: supposedly unsinkable British ocean liner went down on maiden voyage after colliding with an ic...
Death in the Baltic: The World War II Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff Also see:Interactive Map of All Sunken Imperial Japanese Navy Ships of World War 2 With Info About Each Ship Enjoy this post? Please help us by sharing it: Share ...