Parks Canada discovers shipwreck from 1812 thought to be the Swift near Sable Island.
Canadian park rangers have uncovered a shipwreck that dates back over 200 years, located in a region notorious for maritime tragedies. This ship is believed to be the Swift, which sank on September 27, 1812. During its journey from Bermuda to Newfoundland, the Swift went down along with the Royal Navy frigate Barbados and the […]
Photos show artifacts from a luxury shipwreck in Lake Michigan that occurred 154 years ago
Experts in shipwrecks announced on Sunday that they’ve found the remnants of a steamship that sank in Lake Michigan over 150 years ago. Paul Ehorn, 80, an Illinois-based shipwreck enthusiast, has wrapped up a six-decade pursuit. His team uncovered the sunken vessel, identified as the Lac La Belle, which vanished beneath Lake Michigan on October […]
19th-century shipwreck uncovered on New Jersey beach as authorities issue a caution
The remains of a shipwreck from the 19th century have surfaced from the sands of a beach in New Jersey. This discovery took place at Island Beach State Park, located on a slender barrier island along the Jersey Shore in Ocean County. A Facebook post from the park on January 22 identified the wreck as […]
Colombia retrieves treasure from $20 billion San José shipwreck
Recovery of Artifacts from the San José Galleon Colombian archaeologists have announced the recovery of initial artifacts from the famed San José galleon, often referred to as the “Holy Grail of Shipwrecks.” The shipwreck, which went down in the Caribbean in 1708 after an attack by a British fleet, has drawn considerable attention and controversy […]
Intact shipwreck from the early 1800s discovered
During a dive in Lake Ontario, a team uncovered a remarkably well-preserved shipwreck, complete with a standing mast. This vessel might date back to the early 1800s, shedding light on the historical intricacies of shipbuilding in the Great Lakes, something that’s often overlooked. The unidentified ship was located about 100 meters deep in the lake […]
50 years later, the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck becomes popular on social media
This fall, we’ve seen an unusual shift in trending topics online. Rather than the usual pumpkin spice lattes or football chatter, many are discussing shipwrecks from long ago. Social media is abuzz with posts and theories surrounding the 1975 sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a cargo ship that sank during a storm on Lake Superior. […]
Rare and remarkable million-dollar coins found in Florida shipwreck excavation
A significant discovery has been made off the coast of Florida—a long-lost Spanish coin estimated to be worth $1 million was found during underwater drilling of a shipwreck. This discovery was announced by the Shipwreck Salvage Company 1715 Fleet – Queen’s Jewels LLC, which conducted the excavation near Sebastian, Florida, in an area often referred […]
Recovery team finds $1 million in treasure on 300-year-old shipwreck in Florida
It’s a remarkable find! Officials have announced the recovery of more than $1 million worth of precious items from a shipwreck belonging to a Spanish fleet that sank over 300 years ago. This discovery was made last summer by Captain Levin Shaver and his team while exploring the wreck, which went down during a hurricane […]
Divers capture extraordinary details of a 1703 shipwreck off the coast of Kent.
Historic Shipwreck Documented Off the Coast of Kent A shipwreck, resting at the bottom of the sea since 1703, has just been documented in remarkable detail for the first time, although experts caution that its condition may not last long. Last summer, researchers ventured off the coast of Kent, England, to explore the remains of […]
Midwestern distiller discovers unique rye grain for whiskey from an 1878 shipwreck
Reviving Bentley Rye: A Historical Whiskey Comeback Before bourbon took over the liquor scene, rye whiskey was actually the frontrunner. Nowadays, distilleries in the Midwest are collaborating with scientists to reintroduce an ancient grain variety, specifically, the intriguing “Bentley Rye,” aiming for a spicy, robust whiskey. There’s a shipwreck involved—specifically, the James R. Bentley, which […]