Maritime History

Search for missing German U-boat to be revealed in BBC documentary

Search for missing German U-boat to be revealed in BBC documentary

ByDIVE StaffMar 27, 2024
BBC documentary to highlight the search for a lost German WWI submarine and the British ship that sank her
Wreck of 18th-Century warship HMS Tyger identified in Florida Keys

Wreck of 18th-Century warship HMS Tyger identified in Florida Keys

The remains of an 18th-century shipwreck discovered in the Florida Keys have been positively identified as those of HMS Tyger
ai generated image of people exploring a wreck in VR

Montenegro’s Laboratory of Maritime Archaeology to expand Wrecks4All project

Montenegro's Laboratory of Maritime Archaeology (LabMA) is to expand its Wrecks4All project, bringing more of the Southern Adriatic's historical shipwrecks to life
a picture of the ships bell from the USS Jacob Jones after it was recovered

Bell of WWI shipwreck, USS Jacob Jones, recovered

The bell of the USS Jacob Jones, the first US Navy destroyer to be sunk by enemy action, has been recovered from the ship's resting place near the Isles of Scilly.
Historic England Protected Wrecks documentary

Historic England Protected Wrecks documentary

Filmmaker Michael Pitts provides a fascinating insight into some of the UK's protected wrecks and the volunteers that helped to uncover their secrets
Colombia’s ‘Holy Grail’ of shipwrecks – the San José – to be raised

Colombia’s ‘Holy Grail’ of shipwrecks – the San José – to be raised

The wreckage of the San José contains the most valuable salvage ever known to history, but perhaps its treasures should be left where they are
hatch of the lost second world war submarine hms thistle

Wreck of British WWII submarine HMS Thistle located off Norway

The wreckage of British Second World Way submarine, HMS Thistle, has been located more than 80 years after its sinking
a diver excavating a statue at Thonis Heracleion

Sunken temple found off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast

An ancient Egyptian temple and a Greek sanctuary have been discovered with their treasures in the ancient sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion
Historical Diving Society UK’s annual conference announced

Historical Diving Society UK’s annual conference announced

ByDIVE StaffSep 29, 2023
The UK's Historical Diving Society has announced the dates for this year's annual conference at Subsea7 HQ on Saturday, 18 November, 2023.
Titan being launched from underwater platform

‘Banging’ sounds heard in search for missing Titanic sub

ByVictoria HeathJun 19, 2023
Mission to rescue the Titanic sub continues as 'banging' sounds heard, amid report of 2018 'scathing document' of missing sub's safety.
Bahamas Lost Ships Project creates ‘master map’ of islands’ wrecks

Bahamas Lost Ships Project creates ‘master map’ of islands’ wrecks

ByVictoria HeathJun 6, 2023
The Bahamas Lost Ships Project digs into the historical records to explore the fates of the Bahamas countless shipwrecks
Chinese ship detained for desecrating British war graves

Chinese ship detained for desecrating British war graves

Malaysian authorities detain a Chinese salvage vessel suspected of looting and desecrating the British WWII shipwrecks and war graves
‘Megalodon-tooth’ necklace found in Titanic debris

‘Megalodon-tooth’ necklace found in Titanic debris

A gold necklace 'made with a megalodon tooth' has been found among the debris field surrounding the wreck of the RMS Titanic
Japanese passenger ship montevideo maru pictured in 1941

Montevideo Maru wreck found after 81 years

The wreck of the Montevideo Maru, sunk during WWII with the loss of more than 1,000 lives has been found off the coast of the Philippines.
Wreck of submarine USS Albacore (SS 218) identified off Japan

Wreck of submarine USS Albacore (SS 218) identified off Japan

US Naval History and Heritage Command confirms WWII Gato-class submarine USS Albacore (SS 218) identified off Hokkaido, Japan
Dive & Dig II Episode 5, 8,000 years under the sea

Dive & Dig II Episode 5, 8,000 years under the sea

Professor Bettany Hughes and maritime archaeologist, Dr Lucy Blue, uncover the secrets of Neolithic Agios Petros' advanced seafarers
British shipwreck Josephine Willis gains Historic England protections

British shipwreck Josephine Willis gains Historic England protections

The wreck of a British emigrant ship, Josephine Willis, has been granted protection by the UK government on the advice of Historic England
Dive & Dig II Episode 4, Istanbul’s Harbour of Life

Dive & Dig II Episode 4, Istanbul’s Harbour of Life

Explore the ancient harbour of Yenikapi, in Istanbul with historian Professor Bettany Hughes and maritime archaeologist, Dr Lucy Blue
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