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French Ship That Sunk in 1856 Disaster Is Found Off Massachusetts Coast

The wreck of the steamship Le Lyonnais, sunk in 1856, was discovered 140 miles off Nantucket, offering a historical breakthrough and closure for victims' families.

Explorers say they've found a British warship sunk by a German U-boat in WWI

Explorers discovered the wreckage of the HMS Hawke, a British warship sunk by a German U-boat during World War I, resulting in a significant loss of life.

Wreck of French steamship that sunk in 1856 discovered off New England coast

The discovery of the French steamship Le Lyonnais represents both closure for its historical narrative and an opportunity for new explorations and research.

SS United States, record-setting ocean liner, makes its final voyage

The SS United States is being repurposed as an artificial reef, ending its legacy as an ocean liner but beginning a new life under the sea.

Titanic's bow disappearing into the sea in startling new images

The Titanic wreck is deteriorating faster than expected, showcasing an alarming decline in its iconic structure.

French Ship That Sunk in 1856 Disaster Is Found Off Massachusetts Coast

The wreck of the steamship Le Lyonnais, sunk in 1856, was discovered 140 miles off Nantucket, offering a historical breakthrough and closure for victims' families.

Explorers say they've found a British warship sunk by a German U-boat in WWI

Explorers discovered the wreckage of the HMS Hawke, a British warship sunk by a German U-boat during World War I, resulting in a significant loss of life.

Wreck of French steamship that sunk in 1856 discovered off New England coast

The discovery of the French steamship Le Lyonnais represents both closure for its historical narrative and an opportunity for new explorations and research.

SS United States, record-setting ocean liner, makes its final voyage

The SS United States is being repurposed as an artificial reef, ending its legacy as an ocean liner but beginning a new life under the sea.

Titanic's bow disappearing into the sea in startling new images

The Titanic wreck is deteriorating faster than expected, showcasing an alarming decline in its iconic structure.

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#archaeology

Dozens of amphorae from ancient shipwreck found off Sicily

A shipwreck off Sicily reveals amphorae linking ancient trade routes between Britain and Rome.

This shipwreck's gold, silver, and emeralds helped spawn a golden age of piracy in the Bahamas and excavators keep finding more treasure

Recent excavations of the Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas have uncovered thousands of artifacts, proving there's still more treasure to discover under the sea.

Crews discovered a huge shipwreck underneath the foundations of the World Trade Center Towers after 9/11

A wooden ship from the 18th century was discovered at the World Trade Center excavation site, revealing intriguing historical connections.

The ship's presence reflects the evolution of New York's landscape from a river shore to an urban center.

Dozens of amphorae from ancient shipwreck found off Sicily

A shipwreck off Sicily reveals amphorae linking ancient trade routes between Britain and Rome.

This shipwreck's gold, silver, and emeralds helped spawn a golden age of piracy in the Bahamas and excavators keep finding more treasure

Recent excavations of the Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas have uncovered thousands of artifacts, proving there's still more treasure to discover under the sea.

Crews discovered a huge shipwreck underneath the foundations of the World Trade Center Towers after 9/11

A wooden ship from the 18th century was discovered at the World Trade Center excavation site, revealing intriguing historical connections.

The ship's presence reflects the evolution of New York's landscape from a river shore to an urban center.

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#historical-preservation

New images show remarkable state of preservation of Ernest Shackleton's ship

Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance, discovered in remarkable condition after 107 years, illustrates exceptional preservation under Antarctic waters.

'Ghost Ship of the Pacific' wreckage found sunk off California coast. 'Groundbreaking'

The USS Stewart, once a WWII destroyer, was recently rediscovered and noted for its exceptional preservation as a historical artifact.

Virtually intact' wreck off Scotland believed to be Royal Navy warship torpedoed in WWI

A near-intact WWI warship, believed to be HMS Hawke, has been discovered off Scotland, showcasing incredible preservation after 110 years underwater.

New images show remarkable state of preservation of Ernest Shackleton's ship

Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance, discovered in remarkable condition after 107 years, illustrates exceptional preservation under Antarctic waters.

'Ghost Ship of the Pacific' wreckage found sunk off California coast. 'Groundbreaking'

The USS Stewart, once a WWII destroyer, was recently rediscovered and noted for its exceptional preservation as a historical artifact.

Virtually intact' wreck off Scotland believed to be Royal Navy warship torpedoed in WWI

A near-intact WWI warship, believed to be HMS Hawke, has been discovered off Scotland, showcasing incredible preservation after 110 years underwater.

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Orkney shipwreck rescued from beach

A 17th-century wood shipwreck from Sanday is being conserved following community efforts and emergency funding, preventing its deterioration after washing ashore.

#migrant-crisis

At least 4 die as migrant ship sinks off Greek island DW 09/24/2024

Four people have died after a small migrant boat sank near Samos, and search operations continue for those possibly missing.

At least 13 killed, 14 missing after boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency

A boat sinking off Yemen has led to at least 13 deaths and 14 disappearances, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants.

Greek Judge Dismisses Case Against Nine Egyptians Accused of Causing Deadly Pylos Shipwreck

The Greek court dismissed a case against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck due to lack of jurisdiction.

At least 4 die as migrant ship sinks off Greek island DW 09/24/2024

Four people have died after a small migrant boat sank near Samos, and search operations continue for those possibly missing.

At least 13 killed, 14 missing after boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency

A boat sinking off Yemen has led to at least 13 deaths and 14 disappearances, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants.

Greek Judge Dismisses Case Against Nine Egyptians Accused of Causing Deadly Pylos Shipwreck

The Greek court dismissed a case against nine Egyptian men accused of causing a shipwreck due to lack of jurisdiction.

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#titanic

Titanic's deteriorating bow over the past 37 years revealed

The Titanic's bow is eroding quickly, with significant structural collapses observed due to the marine environment.

Shocking before and after photos show how the Titanic is collapsing

The Titanic's bow has suffered irreversible damage, collapsing significantly and marking an inevitable decline of the shipwreck.

'Titanic will literally never look the same' after researchers discovered the site of James Cameron's famous 'I'm flying' scene is breaking apart

A piece of Titanic's iconic prow has fallen off, marking a significant change in the wreck after over a century underwater.

Titanic's deteriorating bow over the past 37 years revealed

The Titanic's bow is eroding quickly, with significant structural collapses observed due to the marine environment.

Shocking before and after photos show how the Titanic is collapsing

The Titanic's bow has suffered irreversible damage, collapsing significantly and marking an inevitable decline of the shipwreck.

'Titanic will literally never look the same' after researchers discovered the site of James Cameron's famous 'I'm flying' scene is breaking apart

A piece of Titanic's iconic prow has fallen off, marking a significant change in the wreck after over a century underwater.

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#investigation

Italian prosecutors open a manslaughter investigation into yacht sinking off Sicily

Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into the sinking of a superyacht that resulted in seven fatalities, including tech mogul Mike Lynch and his daughter.

The Captain of Mike Lynch's Super Yacht Shipwreck in Sicily Is Under Investigation

The captain of the yacht Bayesian is under investigation for manslaughter following a shipwreck in Sicily that resulted in seven fatalities.

Italian Prosecutors Open Shipwreck and Manslaughter Investigation Into Superyacht Sinking

Italian prosecutors are investigating the capsizing of a luxury superyacht that killed seven people amid a storm off Sicily, amid questions of vessel safety.

Italian prosecutors open a manslaughter investigation into yacht sinking off Sicily

Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into the sinking of a superyacht that resulted in seven fatalities, including tech mogul Mike Lynch and his daughter.

The Captain of Mike Lynch's Super Yacht Shipwreck in Sicily Is Under Investigation

The captain of the yacht Bayesian is under investigation for manslaughter following a shipwreck in Sicily that resulted in seven fatalities.

Italian Prosecutors Open Shipwreck and Manslaughter Investigation Into Superyacht Sinking

Italian prosecutors are investigating the capsizing of a luxury superyacht that killed seven people amid a storm off Sicily, amid questions of vessel safety.

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2 bodies have been found by divers inside Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht

Two bodies found in the wreck of Mike Lynch's superyacht, with six others, including Lynch and his daughter, still missing.

130 Years After Sinking, Ship is Found on the Bottom of Lake Michigan

The Margaret A. Muir schooner, lost over 130 years ago after being overcome by a storm on Lake Michigan, has finally been found by volunteer scientists.

Pop the Cork? A Shipwreck Brims With Unopened Sparkling Wine

The Baltic Sea floor holds hidden treasures, including a recently discovered shipwreck with crates of Champagne and other valuable cargo.

Diver finds bronze cannon from wreck of 17th Century warship in Thames Estuary

The discovery of a 17th-century shipwreck off Southend Pier reveals new insights into how the ship exploded and broke into two parts on the seabed.

Greece: Trial on Mediterranean migrant shipwreck dismissed DW 05/21/2024

A trial against nine Egyptian men for a shipwreck resulting in migrant deaths was dropped due to lack of jurisdiction in Greece.

A 1940 shipwreck was discovered in Lake Superior. Its mystery endures.

A World War II-era shipwreck has been discovered some 600 feet deep in Lake Superior, about 35 miles north of Michigan, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society said Monday in a news release.

Italian court jails people smuggler over shipwreck that killed at least 94 migrants

An Italian court has sentenced a people smuggler involved in a shipwreck to 20 years in prison.

The accused denied being in charge of the boat and claimed to be hired as the boat's mechanic.

Italy has been cracking down on human smugglers and arresting boat drivers as part of their effort to curb migrant arrivals by sea.

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