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After three decades of detective work, researchers finally identified a shipwreck discovered off England's coast in 1995. The Dutch merchant ship Dom van Keulen, which sank in 1633 carrying Moroccan gold coins, has been reunited with its name and story.
A watch designer discovered an 18th-century shipwreck nearly 2,000 feet beneath Norwegian waters, containing the best-preserved cargo ever found in Northern Europe. Rows of pristine Chinese porcelain, chandeliers, and unopened crates remain perfectly intact after centuries on the ocean floor.
A robotics expert is mapping nearly 100 sunken vessels in Seattle's Lake Union, revealing a hidden underwater museum of maritime history right beneath a bustling city center. Most of these shipwrecks have never been explored by divers.
Spanish archaeologists have documented 34 shipwrecks spanning 2,500 years in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing a treasure trove of maritime history from Phoenician vessels to World War II planes. The discovery offers an unparalleled window into centuries of human exploration, trade, and cultural exchange.
Park rangers on a remote Canadian island have uncovered a remarkably intact shipwreck from 1812, solving a maritime mystery over two centuries old. The discovery on Sable Island reveals new clues about historic disasters in the "graveyard of the Atlantic."
Divers searching for a clean energy site discovered a legendary 1877 shipwreck that had eluded searchers for nearly 150 years. The City of Hobart, carrying coal when it sank off Australia's coast, was found thanks to offshore wind farm planning.
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After a decade underwater, the San José—a Spanish galleon loaded with gold, silver, and gems—is revealing its 300-year-old mysteries. The "Holy Grail" of shipwrecks represents the last great treasure galleon connecting Europe and the Americas.
A diver discovered a perfectly sealed bottle of Guinness from 1864 in an English Channel shipwreck, and scientists are using it to unlock secrets about Victorian-era brewing. The miraculous find could help recreate extinct yeast strains and offer a literal taste of history.
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Winter storms revealed the wooden remains of a schooner that sank in 1890 while carrying oranges from Puerto Rico to New York. All eight crew members survived the wreck, and now nature has uncovered a piece of maritime history.
Archaeologists have discovered over 150 shipwrecks spanning 2,500 years in Spain's Bay of Gibraltar, creating an "underwater museum" that chronicles human maritime history from ancient Phoenician vessels to World War II planes. Now they're racing to protect and share these treasures before time runs out.
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Finnish researchers transformed wood from a 400-year-old shipwreck into two stunning maxi dresses using eco-friendly technology. The discovery shows how historic materials destined for the trash can get a beautiful second life.
A six-year archaeological project has uncovered more than 150 shipwrecks in the Bay of Gibraltar, creating an underwater museum that spans 2,500 years of human history. The team is racing to document these treasures before they disappear forever.
Ordinary Wisconsinites are solving century-old maritime mysteries by joining a volunteer archaeology group that welcomes anyone with curiosity. Last year they found their first wreck, and now they're searching for a ship lost in 1913's deadliest storm.
A New Zealand man turned a routine scuba dive into an unforgettable moment when he dropped to one knee 100 feet below the ocean's surface. His surprised girlfriend said yes at the iconic Salamanda shipwreck in Fiji.
Archaeologists have discovered an extraordinary Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia's coast filled with gold jewelry, imperial rings, and emerald-studded treasures from 1,300 years ago. The find reveals secrets about ancient Mediterranean trade and diplomacy that have been hidden underwater since the 7th century.
Divers have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck loaded with hundreds of ancient amphorae three miles off Sicily's coast. The find gives scientists a remarkable window into Mediterranean trade routes that connected civilizations over two millennia ago.
Greece is adding 30 meters to its world-famous Navagio Beach to protect the rusting shipwreck that's made it one of the most photographed coastlines on Earth. The bold plan will preserve the 1980 wreck for future generations while keeping visitors safe from landslide risks.
Spanish archaeologists found over 150 shipwrecks in the Bay of Gibraltar, some dating back 2,400 years. Before 2019, only four underwater sites were known in the area.
A recreational diver's hunch led underwater archaeologists to discover a rare medieval shipwreck in Lake Constance, one of only five from that era ever found in the lake. The 600-year-old vessel is rewriting the history of navigation in Central Europe.
Archaeologists just uncovered a massive underwater museum beneath Gibraltar's waters: over 150 shipwrecks spanning 2,400 years of human history. The discovery reveals one of the largest maritime graveyards in the Mediterranean, with vessels from ancient Phoenician traders to 18th-century warships.
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