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The ship that broke Wordsworth's heart: UK government grants protection to wreck with connections to poet

The Earl of Abergavenny wreck is now protected to preserve its historical significance and its connection to poet William Wordsworth.

The Perils of the Sea: A Tenth-Century Shipwreck Tale - Medievalists.net

Surviving the tempestuous sea in the Middle Ages required skill, courage, and often faced the threat of storms and shipwrecks.

The ship that broke Wordsworth's heart: UK government grants protection to wreck with connections to poet

The Earl of Abergavenny wreck is now protected to preserve its historical significance and its connection to poet William Wordsworth.

The Perils of the Sea: A Tenth-Century Shipwreck Tale - Medievalists.net

Surviving the tempestuous sea in the Middle Ages required skill, courage, and often faced the threat of storms and shipwrecks.
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Several dead and many feared missing after boat capsizes off Greek island

The drowning incident off Gavdos underscores the perilous nature of migrant journeys to Europe through the Mediterranean.

New substance may help preserve waterlogged wood from soggy shipwrecks

A new self-dissolving hydrogel effectively preserves waterlogged wood from shipwrecks over a shorter period than traditional methods.

Letters from Our Readers

The quest for sunken treasure intertwines with personal history and cultural narratives, showcasing the passionate dedication of treasure hunters and their misfortunes.
#historical-artifacts

Rare glass onion bottles restored after 300 years under the sea

Conservators successfully restored 17th-century glass onion bottles from a historic shipwreck, reflecting their dedication to preserving fragile artifacts.

I had found gold before, but not like this': four of the most splendid treasures salvaged from shipwrecks

Salvaged shipwreck items provide insight into significant historical events and their implications on modern society.

Rare glass onion bottles restored after 300 years under the sea

Conservators successfully restored 17th-century glass onion bottles from a historic shipwreck, reflecting their dedication to preserving fragile artifacts.

I had found gold before, but not like this': four of the most splendid treasures salvaged from shipwrecks

Salvaged shipwreck items provide insight into significant historical events and their implications on modern society.
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Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck's Treasure

The expedition to retrieve 145-year-old rye seeds from the James R. Bentley shipwreck reveals the potential of historical finds beyond traditional treasure.
#lake-michigan

Eerie structures discovered at the bottom of iconic US lake

The discovery of massive, naturally occurring craters in Lake Michigan raises new geological questions about their formation and significance.

Scientists Stumped by "Dozens" of Gigantic Holes at the Bottom of a Lake

Researchers have discovered mysterious craters on the floor of Lake Michigan, with no clear explanation for their origin.

Eerie structures discovered at the bottom of iconic US lake

The discovery of massive, naturally occurring craters in Lake Michigan raises new geological questions about their formation and significance.

Scientists Stumped by "Dozens" of Gigantic Holes at the Bottom of a Lake

Researchers have discovered mysterious craters on the floor of Lake Michigan, with no clear explanation for their origin.
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Brazil: Illegal salvage from Nazi ships poses oil threat DW 09/28/2024

The rubber bales washing up on Brazilian beaches originate from the sunken German ship MS Weserland, which sank in 1944.

Former smugglers' ship sunk off Ireland to form artificial reef

The MV Shingle was scuttled to create an artificial reef, benefiting marine life and tourism in Ireland.

Mysterious World War II-era wreckage found off Hawaii shore

A Hawaii resident discovered a WWII airplane wreck while spearfishing off Oahu, sparking interest from the NOAA for identification.

Using CSV Data with Leaflet

Combining historical shipwreck data and Leaflet allows for engaging and informative visual representations of ancient maritime activities.
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At least 10 dead and dozens missing in two Mediterranean shipwrecks

At least 10 people died in two separate shipwrecks near the Italian coast, prompting calls for more EU assistance and highlighting the dangers immigrants face crossing the Mediterranean.

Refugee NGOs attack EU shipwreck double standard' after Bayesian effort

There is a stark disparity in media and political responses to maritime tragedies, favoring wealthy individuals over asylum seekers.

At least 10 dead and dozens missing in two Mediterranean shipwrecks

At least 10 people died in two separate shipwrecks near the Italian coast, prompting calls for more EU assistance and highlighting the dangers immigrants face crossing the Mediterranean.

Refugee NGOs attack EU shipwreck double standard' after Bayesian effort

There is a stark disparity in media and political responses to maritime tragedies, favoring wealthy individuals over asylum seekers.
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Diving Into New York's Murky Green Waters, Searching for Treasure

New York's waters hold approximately 5,000 shipwrecks, representing a significant underwater heritage waiting to be explored.

Pop the Cork? A Shipwreck Brims With Unopened Sparkling Wine

The Baltic Sea hides shipwrecks with valuable treasures, like crates of Champagne discovered by a Polish diving team off Sweden.

Expedition uses small underwater drone to discover 100-year-old shipwreck

Underwater drones like Hydrus help locate and document historic shipwrecks.
Photogrammetry is utilized to create detailed 3D models of sunken ships.

What lies beneath: Interactive graphic reveals all about the deep sea

Despite covering nearly 70 per cent of Earth's surface, we don't know much about our oceans at all
The ocean is split into several different depth zones: the epipelagic, mesopelagic, bathypelagic, abyssopelagic, and hadalpelagic.

At least 11 people dead after two shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea

64 people missing after shipwrecks off the coast of southern Italy.
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