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 […]
Cherished shipwreck explorer and spouse of prominent NJ attorney, Joe Mazraani, passes away during deep sea diving.
Tragic Loss of New Jersey Lawyer and Shipwreck Explorer A well-known lawyer from New Jersey, who was also a notable shipwreck explorer, tragically lost his life during a deep-sea diving mission. Joe Mazraani, 47, faced a dire incident about 200 miles offshore on July 29 while diving at the site of the “Big Engine Steamer” […]
Archaeologists Say They’ve Discovered a 1721 Shipwreck Containing $138 Million in Treasure
Discovery of Historic Shipwreck off Madagascar Two American archaeologists assert that they have located a rest site for a Portuguese ship, which has been sitting off the coast of Madagascar since 1721, and is believed to hold $138 million in treasure. The ship, named Nossa Senhora de Cabo, set sail from India carrying Viceroy Archbishop […]
Scientists Discover WWII Shipwreck from Notable Pacific Conflict
Discovery of WWII Japanese Destroyer Researchers have found a long-lost Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer that sank during World War II in the South Pacific. The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) team aboard the Nautilus located the Telzuki, a vessel measuring 440 feet, near the Solomon Islands on July 10, as reported by the Miami Herald. The […]
Ancient shipwreck discovered in harbor of Croatian city featured in ‘Game of Thrones’
Workers installing water pipelines in Croatia made a fascinating find—remnants of 18th-century wooden boats. This discovery occurred in Dubrovnik, a historic city famous for its role in HBO’s Game of Thrones. The sunken vessel was unearthed at Dubrovnik’s old town port. Ivan Bukelic shared details with Nova TV, mentioning that the wooden structure was found […]