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Uluburun Shipwreck
The Uluburun Shipwreck is a Late Bronze Age shipwreck dated to the 14th century BCE, discovered off the coast of Uluburun (Turkey) in 1982, providing valuable insights into trade and culture of the time.
Bismarck
The Bismarck was a German battleship sunk by the British Navy on May 27, 1941, during WWII. Its wreck was found in 1989, revealing details of its last battle.
RMS Titanic
The RMS Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg on April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage. Its wreckage was not discovered until 1985.
HMS Royal George
The HMS Royal George sank at Spithead on August 29, 1782, while undergoing repairs; it was one of the worst disasters in the history of the Royal Navy.
Mary Rose
The Mary Rose was a Tudor warship that sank off the south coast of England during a battle with the French on July 19, 1545, and was salvaged in 1982, providing a unique insight into Tudor military life.
SS Andrea Doria
The SS Andrea Doria sank off the New England coast on July 26, 1956, after colliding with the MS Stockholm, leading to improvements in maritime safety regulations.
Port Royal
Port Royal, once known as the 'wickedest city on Earth', sank after an earthquake and tsunami on June 7, 1692. It is an important underwater archaeological site in Jamaica.
Vasa
The Vasa sank on its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628, in Stockholm harbor due to design flaws and was salvaged in 1961, now displayed in the Vasa Museum.
USS Arizona
The USS Arizona was a United States Navy battleship destroyed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, with its wreck now part of a memorial.
Lion City of Qiandao Lake
The Lion City, also known as Shi Cheng, was submerged in 1959 during the creation of the Qiandao Lake reservoir in China. This ancient city dates back to the Eastern Han Dynasty.
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