The earth’s oceans are a mysterious and baffling place to most people. Less than 10% of the world’s oceans have been fully explored. That being said, what has been found under the sea has proven to confuse and amaze people around the world. This list takes a look at some of the most interesting and amazing things that have been discovered on our ocean floors. Deep-sea divers explore just as much new territory as astronauts do, and this list showcases some of their incredible discoveries, and some forgotten pieces of history.
The Titanic
This list wouldn’t be complete without the mention of the Titanic. It is a tragic and beautiful piece of history.
Lake Michigan Stonehenge
This one isn’t actually in an ocean, but it is certainly bizarre. This strange rock formation, found in Lake Michigan, seems to resemble Stonehenge very strongly. Even stranger, directly next to the formation is a boulder that appears to carry an ancient engraving of a mastodon. To make it even weirder, directly next to that is a pile of car and boat skeletons.
The Lost City of Heracleion
This discovery was a great one for archaeologist Franck Goddio. He searched for 4 years before finding the ancient Egyptian city.
The Ghost Fleet
This discovery was more sad and eerie than anything. In 1944, the Allied powers bombed Chuuk Lagoon, destroying over 300 aircraft and boats. 20 years later, divers investigated the site, and found many vehicles with skeletons still trapped inside.
F4U Corsair
This aircraft was made for battle, but this particular one crashed due to a fuel shortage. Luckily no one was harmed!
USS Oriskany
This aircraft carrier earned seven battle stars during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and even received a mention in Top Gun. Now it is the world’s largest artificial reef.
Sweepstakes
This large ship, named Sweepstakes, is very cool because it is not very far under the sea at all. In fact, it’s visibility makes it incredibly unique.
SS Thistlegorm
This British Merchant Navy ship was bombed down in the Red Sea. Divers found very interesting motorcycles, cars, and other pieces of history on this ship.
Antarctic Shipwreck
Here is another example of a sunken vessel very close to the surface. Because it is beneath icy waters in Antarctica, it has a very ghostly look to it.
Russian Surveillance Vessel
This Russian surveillance ship can be found at the bottom of the Red Sea.
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