Shipwrecks

The Bronze Age wreck off Turkey's coast held a rich cargo of copper ingots and luxury goods.

The ship was found in 1988 and its gold was recovered.

The flagship of Henry VIII is now preserved in Portsmouth.

She was salvaged in 1961 and is now displayed in a museum in Stockholm.

Most lie on the seabed, unexplored.

The treacherous reefs and historical trade routes have left a legacy of sunken vessels, making the islands a world-renowned destination for wreck diving. Many are now artificial reefs, teeming with marine life.

The island's treacherous coral reefs, combined with its location along historic shipping lanes, have led to centuries of maritime disasters. Many wrecks are shallow and well-preserved, making Bermuda a world-class destination for wreck diving.

This iconic landmark on Aruba's northern tip was completed in 1910, named after the steamship S.S. California, which sank nearby in 1891. It offers panoramic views of the island's rugged coastline.

The island's clear waters are home to several accessible shipwrecks, including the SS Antilla, a German freighter from WWII, making it a prime destination for divers seeking historical underwater exploration.

Due to its strategic location and naval history, the waters around Antigua are littered with shipwrecks, some dating back centuries. These sunken vessels now serve as artificial reefs, attracting diverse marine species and divers.