Wreck Diving

QUIZ: Wreck diving – 1

QUIZ: Wreck diving – 1

ByGrace GourlayNov 18, 2023
Welcome to our wrecks quiz! This straightforward challenge aims to assess your understanding of maritime mishaps - score 75% for a subscription discount
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 swims over a tank at one of the new Hurghada dive sites

HEPCA opens three new Hurghada dive sites

Three new dive sites have been established off Hurghada to relieve pressure on natural coral reefs following a surge in dive tourism
Hanging at the Sand Bar – diving North Carolina’s wrecks

Hanging at the Sand Bar – diving North Carolina’s wrecks

ByDIVE ContributorsSep 13, 2023
The coast of North Carolina is littered with wrecks. Timo Dersch dives some of the most impressive, where sand tiger sharks regularly gather
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
Visit Adriatic shipwrecks with new WRECKS4ALL app

Visit Adriatic shipwrecks with new WRECKS4ALL app

A new free-to-use WRECKS4ALL app showcasing the wrecks of Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is now available for download
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.
Northern Diver 60m reel & dive torch combo

Northern Diver 60m reel & dive torch combo

Northern Diver is offering its innovative 60m hi-vis dive reel and torch mount as a combo package together with its Varilux Micro dive torch
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
Unseen video footage from the first Titanic dive

Unseen video footage from the first Titanic dive

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute has released a trove of previously unseen video footage from the first human visit to the RMS Titanic
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
Alone on the Thistlegorm

Alone on the Thistlegorm

ByDIVE ContributorsDec 26, 2022
Karin Engström and Alex Dawson took a rare opportunity to dive the iconic Red Sea Second World War wreck of the SS Thistlegorm undisturbed
Wreck of Shackleton’s Endurance to be protected

Wreck of Shackleton’s Endurance to be protected

UK Antarctic Heritage Trust to partner with Historic England to ensure the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance is protected
Wreck diving in Bermuda – shipwreck capital of the world

Wreck diving in Bermuda – shipwreck capital of the world

Bermuda's shipwrecks are a must-dive for wreck diving enthusiasts - here's PADI's lowdown about diving the shipwreck capital of the world
Ten of the best wreck dives for recreational divers

Ten of the best wreck dives for recreational divers

An inexhaustive list of the ten best wreck dives in the world that are within the depth limits of recreational scuba divers
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