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Mediterranean Sea migrant shipwreck of 18 April 2015 – A 25 m (82 ft) vessel, carrying migrants and refugees bound for Europe, foundered in Libyan waters south of the Italian island of Lampedusa. The vessel reportedly capsized after its occupants rushed to draw the attention of a passing merchant ship. Initial estimates put the death toll at 800.
Maritime Graves. Where there are sea crossings, there are wrecks. Over 3 million ships' remains from centuries of trade, war, and exploration are scattered throughout the world's oceans.
Gribshunden – Flagship of John, King of Denmark caught fire and burned down while in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Ronneby in southeastern Sweden, becoming one of the best-preserved shipwrecks from the late medieval period. Exact number of deaths unknown, reported only as many of the crew of 150. many of the crew of 150 1694 England
A Balao-class submarine missing in the Celebes Sea-Molucca Sea area. Forafric United Kingdom: 24 December 1941 A cargo ship that was bombed by Japanese aircraft. [13] Hayanami Imperial Japanese Navy: 7 June 1944 A Yūgumo-class destroyer that was torpedoed by the American submarine USS Harder. [14
All 10 wrecks were located at depths between 65 and 155 feet with the help of modern research equipment and divers equipped with underwater cameras, who took over 20,000 photos.
Every shipwreck has a story, usually one that goes to the bottom of the sea with the boat. Take a look at these spooky photos. 22 Eerie Shipwrecks Around the World
List of shipwrecks of Europe. List of shipwrecks of France; List of shipwrecks of the United Kingdom. List of shipwrecks of England; List of shipwrecks of North America. List of shipwrecks of Canada; List of shipwrecks of the United States. List of shipwrecks of California; List of shipwrecks of Florida; List of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes
Of the more than 2,500 NHLs, about 5 percent are ships, shipwrecks, or shipyards. The NHL ships, shipwrecks, and shipyards are distributed across 31 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.-associated state of Micronesia. Nineteen states have no ships among their NHLs.