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Aug. 30, 2025
Titanic discovery marks 40-year anniversary
September 1st, 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the day famed ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard found Titanic. Ballard has worked on over 150 shipwreck expeditions and has been instrumental in bringing the deep sea to light for the public through …
Aug. 21, 2025
Ancient Iranian fishing village gives up secrets
A 6000-year-old Iranian fishing settlement has revealed fragments of bone, pottery and fishing implements estimated to date back to the 4th millennium. Archaeologists working at the Koupal site in Dashtyari county, southeast Iran, are hoping more ev…
Aug. 6, 2025
Great Storm of 1703 shipwreck assessed
HMS Northumberland naval ship site assessment reveals well preserved vessel. The 70-gun vessel was built in 1679. Cannon, part of a gun carriage and copper cauldrons are some of the fascinating artifacts being studied. Archaeologists are attempting …
June 13, 2025
Charting the Depths: James Delgado’s Extraordinary Career
James Delgado diving with Mark Polzer on the Phoenician shipwreck at Bajo de la Campana, Spain. Credit: Patrick Baker
When it comes to uncovering the secrets of shipwrecks, few names carry the weight and respect of James Delgado. With more than 150…
June 7, 2025
SS Nantes Found in English Channel
The 1874-built SS Nantes, a Cunard Steamship Company steamer, was lost on November, 1888 after a collision with Theodor Ruger, a Germain sailing ship. Twenty-three of her crew perished in the disaster. Diver Dom Robinson and his team discovered…
May 31, 2025
Empress of Ireland Shipwreck: Rare Photos Reveal 1914 Salvage Operations
Empress of Ireland, 1906 (credit: David Saint-Pierre)
In this episode of Fascinated by Shipwrecks, host Kathy A. Smith sits down with historian David Saint-Pierre to explore the haunting story of the Empress of Ireland, a luxury ocean liner that sa…
May 20, 2025
Koning Willem de Tweede Found off Australian Coast
In 1857, the Dutch sailing Koning Willem de Tweede sank in a storm near Robe, Australia during the gold rush period. Sixteen of her crew lost their lives.Select Media StoriesShipwreck Site of 19th Century Dutch Merchant Vessel Found - Media Release,…
May 15, 2025
Ship Graveyards: Mallows Bay and Beyond
Iron hopper dredge at Garden Island Ship Graveyard, Australia. Credit: Nathan Richards
When most people think of shipwrecks, they imagine tragic disasters; sudden, unplanned events that leave behind haunting remains on the seafloor. But as maritime…
April 10, 2025
The Le Lyonnais and Adriatic Disaster
Colorized Illustrated Times of London drawing Le Lyonnais sinking, December 27, 1856 (from Jennifer Sellitti's collection)
When Jennifer Sellitti first dipped her toe into the world of shipwreck hunting, she had no idea it would change the course o…
March 12, 2025
Uncovering Lost History Beneath the Waves: A Conversation with Vince Capone
The first sonar image of the U 215 as was discovered by the Sea Hunters and in 2003. Credit: Vince Capone
For many, shipwrecks are the stuff of movies and history books. For Vince Capone, they’re part of everyday life. With over 35 years in m…
Feb. 24, 2025
Exclusive True-Colour Image of Endurance Shipwreck Released
Reprinted with permission from Voyis
Voyis and the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust reveal unprecedented details of the legendary vessel using advanced optical technology.
The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and Voyis Imaging proudly present an…
Feb. 14, 2025
Careers Beneath the Waves: A Conversation with Ryan Miranda
Ryan Miranda diving with an underwater metal detector during an ECU field school in partnership with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Credit: East Carolina University
Maritime archaeolog…
Feb. 3, 2025
Exploring Lost Ships: How Autonomous Tech Is Changing the Game
This somewhat ghostly image shows the individual bathymetric sounding points associated with the USS Saratoga at Bikini Atoll. The view is from off the starboard bow looking back across the deck towards the stern where there is significant collapse …
Jan. 4, 2025
USS Constitution: Oak, Steel and Men
Thesis excerpt by Ryan Miranda
USS Constitution is the oldest warship afloat in the world. After completion in 1797, it served with distinction in the Quasi-War with France, the Barbary Wars, and the War of 1812. Even now, over two hundre…
Dec. 31, 2024
USS Monitor: The Ironclad That Changed Naval History
A historic image of USS Monitor’s crew taken by James F. Gibson on its deck on July 9, 1862. Credit: NOAA
When it comes to shipwrecks that transformed history, few are as significant as the USS Monitor. Tane Casserley, a maritime archaeologis…
Dec. 20, 2024
Exploring Shipwrecks: Underwater Archaeology off the BC Coast
Princess Sophia hard aground on Vanderbilt Reef. Winter & Pond Postcard(J. Marc Collection)
When it comes to shipwreck exploration along the British Columbia coast, few names carry the quiet authority and enduring curiosity of Jacques Marc. A f…
Dec. 3, 2024
Shipwreck Podcast Dream Come True
A shipwrecks podcast was the farthest thing from my mind a few months ago! However, all that changed when I decided it was time to resurrect a dream I’ve long put aside.
I’ve been fascinated by ships and the sea since childhood growing …
Nov. 7, 2024
The First 'Queen of the Lakes'
The very first song I ever played on the guitar was a Gordon Lightfoot song, In the Early Morning Rain. My brother had Lightfoot songbooks and, along with classical and musical theatre recordings, we often listened to his music. It was through …
Oct. 25, 2024
The Princess Sophia: A Wreck to Remember
A dive on the tragic Princess Sophia had been on my bucket list for years, and friend Annette Smith in Juneau had regularly offered to put me on it. In 2018, the centenary year of its sinking, I boarded a plane to Juneau.
The next morning…
Oct. 22, 2024
James Delgado first guest on podcast
We’ve all read headlines like this:
“Chinese Find Shipwreck Laden with Ming Porcelain”“1800s Whaling Ship Discovered off Island Shores”“Early Submarine Unearthed”“Divers Uncover Lost Treasure Ship&rdq…
Oct. 20, 2024
The Wreck of the Whydah Gally
The infamous pirate vessel Whydah Gally met its fate in 1717, sinking off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, during a violent storm. Its exact location was a mystery for centuries, lost to the shifting sands and powerful currents of the…
Oct. 4, 2024
USS Stewart Found Off the Northern California Coast
High resolution synthetic aperture sonar image of the USS StewartCredit: Ocean Infinity
The century-old US Navy destroyer that earned the unenviable distinction of serving under both American and Japanese flags during World War II, was found by mul…
Sept. 9, 2024
The First Transatlantic Voyage?
Do you know who made the first transatlantic voyage? While there is no definitive answer yet from researchers, our short video reveals reveals the many theories and myths behind the early explorers who braved the elements to reach what we know …
Sept. 5, 2024
The Ocean's Spell: Remembering Jacques Cousteau
Jacques Cousteau had a lasting impact on our understanding of the ocean. Inspired by his iconic words, "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever," this video is a tribute to Jacques Cousteau's unparalleled passio…