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Underwater Discoveries

This dataset encompasses various underwater discoveries, including shipwrecks, archaeological sites, and mythological locations. It provides information about the name, location, year of discovery, type of discovery, significance, depth, and discoverer associated with each find, serving as a resource for historians, archaeologists, and enthusiasts of underwater exploration.

  • Discovery Name: The name of the underwater discovery or site.
  • Location: The geographical area where the discovery is situated.
  • Year of Discovery: The year in which the discovery was made, if applicable.
  • Type: The classification of the discovery, such as artifact, shipwreck, or archaeological site.
  • Significance: A brief description of the importance or characteristics of the discovery.
  • Depth (meters): The depth at which the discovery was found, measured in meters.
  • Discoverer: The individual or group credited with the discovery.

Sample Data

Discovery Name Location Year of Discovery Type Significance Depth (meters) Discoverer
Antikythera Mechanism Antikythera Shipwreck, Greece 1901 Artifact Ancient analog computer 42 Greek fishermen
USS Arizona Pearl Harbor, USA 1961 Shipwreck WWII battleship 30 US Navy
Lost City of Atlantis Various Theories NaN Myth Mythical civilization NaN Various Theorists
Blackbeard's Ship (Queen Anne's Revenge) North Carolina, USA 1996 Shipwreck Pirate ship 7 Ingram
Great Blue Hole Belize NaN Natural Formation Underwater sinkhole 125 Jacques Cousteau
Machu Picchu Underwater Ruins Peru 2000s Archaeological Site Lost Inca City NaN Archaeologists
Stonehenge's Underwater Mysteries England 2000s Archaeological Findings Ancient monument NaN Archaeologists
Yamashita's Gold Philippines 1945 Treasure WWII treasure hoard NaN Rumored finders
Da Vinci's Shipwreck Livorno, Italy 2018 Shipwreck Ship of Leonardo da Vinci 18 Divers
Sunk Ship of Carthage Tunisian Coast 2004 Shipwreck Carthaginian ship 20 Marine Archaeologists
Venetian Ca' d'Oro Venice, Italy 1906 Building Historic building submerged NaN Architects
Jules Verne Submarine (Nautilus) Various Theories NaN Fictional Inspirational design NaN Jules Verne
Ancient Roman Ship Alexandria, Egypt 2005 Shipwreck Trade vessel 60 Underwater archaeologists
Zheng He's Treasure Ships Indian Ocean 2000s Shipwreck Ming Dynasty ships NaN Marine Archaeologists
Blue Hole of Belize Belize NaN Natural Formation Large sinkhole 125 Jacques Cousteau
Atlantis Submarine Tours Bahamas 2000s Tourism Underwater tours Various Local tour operators
Celtic Gold Hoard Northern Ireland 2000 Treasure Ancient gold artifacts NaN Treasure hunters
King Solomon's Mines Various Theories NaN Myth Legendary lost mines NaN Various Theorists
Spanish Galleon (Nuestra Señora de Atocha) Florida, USA 1985 Shipwreck Treasure discovery 20 Mel Fisher
Shipwrecks off the Florida Keys Florida, USA NaN Shipwrecks Historical significance 0-100 Various divers
Enigma of the Bermuda Triangle Bermuda Triangle NaN Mystery Ship and plane disappearances NaN Various Theorists
Underwater Bungalows Maldives 2005 Tourism Luxury resorts 3 Resort developers
Victorian Era Ship (HMS Terror) Arctic Ocean 2016 Shipwreck Lost expedition vessel 0-90 Canadian Government
Nazi U-boats Various Locations Post-WWII Shipwreck Captured WWII submarines NaN Military divers
Submerged Forests Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Ancient forests NaN Geologists
Icarus Wax Seals Venice, Italy 2019 Artifacts Underwater seal finds NaN Maritime Archaeologists
Egyptian Treasure Ship Nile River 2018 Shipwreck Ancient Egyptian treasure 4 Archaeologists
Minoan Civilization Underwater Vases Crete, Greece 2000s Artifacts Ancient art and trade NaN Marine Archaeologists
Sunk German Battleship (Bismarck) Atlantic Ocean 1989 Shipwreck WWII naval history 4875 Robert Ballard
Lost City of Z Amazon River 2000s Archaeology Ancient Amazon civilization NaN Explorers
Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents Various Locations 1977 Natural Formation Unique ecosystems NaN Oceanographers
Sankaty Lighthouse Massachusetts, USA 2009 Building Historic lighthouse submerged NaN Coastal Engineers
Cave of the Swimmers Egypt NaN Archaeological Site Ancient rock art NaN Archaeologists
Underwater Stone Circles Scotland 2009 Archaeological Site Prehistoric structures NaN Archaeologists
Roman Aqueducts Various Locations NaN Ancient Engineering Water transport NaN Civil Engineers
Lost Pharaohs of the Nile Egypt 2000s Archaeological Findings Ancient Egyptian artifacts NaN Archaeologists
Blue Whale Graveyard Atlantic Ocean 2010s Natural Formation Whale remains NaN Marine Biologists
Underwater Volcanic Activity Mid-Atlantic Ridge Various Natural Geological features NaN Geologists
Underwater Caves Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Geological formations NaN Cavers
Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes North Sea 2000s Archaeological Site Lost human habitats NaN Marine Archaeologists
Sunken Cities of the Indus Valley India/Pakistan 2000s Archaeological Findings Ancient civilizations NaN Archaeologists
Sardinia Shipwrecks Sardinia, Italy 2000s Shipwrecks Ancient trade routes NaN Marine Archaeologists
Scorpion Shipwreck Egypt 2003 Shipwreck Ancient Egyptian vessel 15 Marine Archaeologists
Underwater Chariot from Ancient Rome Sicily, Italy 2006 Artifact Historical chariot find 5 Divers
U-boat Pens Germany NaN Military Structures WWII naval bases NaN Marine Archaeologists
Moon Pool Technology Various Locations 2000s Technology Innovative underwater design NaN Marine Engineers
Sunken Treasure of the Flor de la Mar Strait of Malacca 1990s Treasure Lost galleon treasure NaN Divers
Revolutionary War Shipwrecks Atlantic Coast, USA Ongoing Discovery Shipwreck Historical naval engagements NaN Marine Historians
The Great Wall of China Underwater China NaN Myth Legendary submerged sections NaN Various Theorists
Kublai Khan's Lost Fleet Asian Seas NaN Shipwreck Historical naval fleet NaN Historians
Sea Monster Fossils Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Ancient creature fossils NaN Paleontologists
Spanish Treasure Fleet Shipwrecks Florida Keys, USA 1622 Shipwrecks Treasure and artifacts NaN Mel Fisher
Bermuda Triangle Mysteries Bermuda Triangle NaN Mystery Disappearance of vessels NaN Various Theorists
Timeline of Ocean Exploration Various Locations Ongoing Historical Timeline Progress of ocean study NaN Oceanographers
Ancient Carthaginian Port Tunisia 2000s Archaeological Site Historical trading city NaN Marine Archaeologists
Lighthouse Remnants Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Historical Sites Lighthouse foundations NaN Maritime archaeologists
The Titanic Wreck North Atlantic 1985 Shipwreck Famous passenger liner 3800 Robert Ballard
The Louvre's Sunken Artifacts France 2000s Artifacts Underwater museum collections NaN Maritime Archaeologists
Deep Sea Creatures Discovery Various Oceans Ongoing Discovery Natural Rare marine species NaN Marine Biologists
Aberdeen Submerged Forest Scotland 2004 Natural Preserved forest remains 15 Geologists
Galileo's Underwater Experiments Italy NaN Historical Ancient scientific practices NaN Historians
Sunken Roman Galleys Mediterranean Sea NaN Shipwrecks Ancient naval vessels NaN Marine Archaeologists
RMS Lusitania Irish Sea 1967 Shipwreck Historic maritime disaster 300 Deep-sea divers
Submerged Ancient Cities in India India 2000s Archaeological Findings Lost civilizations NaN Archaeologists
Underwater Oil Wells Various Locations NaN Industrial Oil extraction sites NaN Oil companies
Submerged WWII Artifacts Various Locations 1945 onwards Military History Reminders of war NaN Military divers
Underwater Flower Gardens Coral Reefs Worldwide Ongoing Discovery Natural Marine biodiversity hotspots NaN Marine Biologists
Remains of the Alamo Shipwreck Texas, USA 2000s Shipwreck Historic battle vessel NaN Historians
Deep-Sea Mining Sites Various Locations Ongoing Industrial Mineral extraction underwater NaN Mining companies
Lost Civilizations of the Amazon Amazon River Ongoing Discovery Archaeological Findings Ancient cultures NaN Anthropologists
Underwater Sculpture Park Grenada 2006 Art Marine conservation effort NaN Jason deCaires Taylor
Ancient Mummies of the Nile Egypt Ongoing Discovery Archaeological Findings Mummification site NaN Archaeologists
U-Boat Wrecks in the Baltic Sea Baltic Sea Various Shipwreck Naval warfare remnants NaN Military historians
Underwater Crater of Mexico Mexico NaN Natural Formation Geological phenomena NaN Geologists
Sunken Ghost Towns Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Archaeological Findings Submerged settlements NaN Marine Archaeologists
Antarctic Icebergs Antarctica Ongoing Discovery Natural Scientific research zones NaN Glaciologists
Oldest Known Shipwreck Heracleion, Egypt 2000s Shipwreck Ancient ship remains 10 Marine Archaeologists
Prehistoric Underwater Artwork France 2000s Artifacts Cave paintings submerged NaN Archaeologists
Underwater Biodiversity Hotspots Coral Triangle Ongoing Discovery Natural Important ecosystems NaN Marine Biologists
Australian Great Barrier Reef Australia Ongoing Discovery Natural Largest coral reef system NaN Environmentalists
Ancient Greek Amphorae Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Artifact Trade vessels remains NaN Marine Archaeologists
Kayan Village Underwater Ruins Borneo 2010s Archaeological Findings Lost tribe culture remnants NaN Explorers
Underwater Imaging Technologies Various Locations NaN Technology Advancements in exploration NaN Scientists
Lost Egyptian City of Heracleion Alexandria, Egypt 2000s Archaeological Site Underwater city discovery NaN Marine Archaeologists
Reef Restoration Projects Various Locations Ongoing Conservation Ecological recovery efforts NaN Environmentalists
Orca Whale Research Sites Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Research Killer whale populations NaN Marine Biologists
The Shipwreck of the Batavia Australia 1629 Shipwreck Historic Dutch ship NaN Marine Archaeologists
Sunken Metro Stations of NYC New York, USA NaN Building Historic urban development NaN Urban historians
Samurai Shipwrecks Japan Ongoing Discovery Shipwrecks Ancient maritime warfare NaN Marine Archaeologists
Stone Age Tools Discovery North Sea 2000s Artifact Prehistoric human tools NaN Paleontologists
Scuttled Ships at Pearl Harbor Hawaii, USA 1960s Shipwreck Historic naval battle remnants NaN Historians
Venetian Shipwreck of San Daniele Venice, Italy 2000s Shipwreck Important trade vessel NaN Marine Archaeologists
Lost Tombs of the Pharaohs Nile River Ongoing Archaeological Site Significant historical finds NaN Archaeologists
Sunken Royal Navy Ships Various Locations NaN Military History Historical naval artifacts NaN Marine Historians
The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay Maryland, USA NaN Shipwrecks Historic ship collection NaN Environmentalists
Ritual Sites of the Mayans Caribbean Sea 2000s Archaeological Findings Underwater ceremonial sites NaN Marine Archaeologists
Lost Atlantean Civilization Various Theories NaN Myth Potentially mythical society NaN Various Theorists
James Bond Underwater Filming Locations Various Oceans Ongoing Discovery Cinematic Famous film sites NaN Film historians
Sunken Industrial Sites Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Industrial Historic industrial remains NaN Historians
Titanic Artifacts Recovery Atlantic Ocean 1985 onwards Shipwreck Recovery of personal items 3800 Various salvagers
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Michigan, USA NaN Museum History of Great Lakes maritime NaN Historians
Subterranean Ocean Research Facilities Various Oceans 2010s Research Innovative underwater labs NaN Scientists
Sunk Islands of the Pacific Pacific Ocean NaN Natural Formation Submerged land masses NaN Geologists
Bioluminescent Bay Puerto Rico NaN Natural Formation Unique ecological phenomenon NaN Environmentalists
Marco Polo's Shipwreck Discovery Asia 2000s Shipwreck Historic maritime explorer NaN Marine Archaeologists
Roman Fishery Remains Mediterranean Sea 2000s Archaeological Findings Ancient fishing practices NaN Marine Archaeologists
Icelandic Underwater Volcanoes Iceland Ongoing Discovery Natural Nation's geological landmarks NaN Geologists
Mysterious Submerged Valleys Himalayas NaN Natural Unexplained geological features NaN Geologists
Egyptian Sunken Monuments Nile River Ongoing Discovery Archaeological Findings Ancient architecture NaN Archaeologists
Undersea Energy Resources Various Locations Ongoing Industrial Renewable energy sites NaN Energy Companies
Underwater City of Domineo Brazil 2000s Archaeological Findings Confederate archaeological site NaN Marine Archaeologists
Shipwrecks of the Napoleonic Wars Atlantic Ocean Ongoing Discovery Historic shipwrecks NaN Historians NaN
Fossilized Coral Reefs Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Ancient marine life NaN Paleontologists
Baroque Underwater Statues Various Locations 2000s Art Cultural underwater art NaN Artists
Site of the Lost Roman Fleet Italy 2000s Shipwrecks Ancient naval fleet remains NaN Marine Archaeologists
Calypso's Underwater Research Station Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Research Deep-sea exploration NaN Marine Scientists
Historic Underwater Shipyards Various Locations NaN Industrial Shipbuilding history NaN Historians
Megalodon Teeth Sites Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Fossils of ancient sharks NaN Paleontologists
Lost Egyptian Submarines Egypt 2010s Military Historical naval technology NaN Military historians
Hidden Caves of Atlantis Atlantis Theories NaN Myth Speculative underwater caves NaN Various Theorists
Rituals at Sunken Temples Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Archaeological Findings Cultural sites NaN Archaeologists
Shipwrecks of the Gold Rush California Coast California Gold Rush Period Shipwreck Historic trade vessels NaN Marine Historians
Koi Fish Underwater Gardens Japan Ongoing Discovery Horticultural Beautiful underwater landscapes NaN Landscapers
Sea Serpent Fossils Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Ancient marine creature remains NaN Paleontologists
Underwater Biodiversity Reserves Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Protected marine ecosystems NaN Marine Biologists
Sealed Tombs of Pharaohs Nile River NaN Archaeological Findings Significant historical finds NaN Archaeologists
The Unknown Shipwrecks of World War II Various Locations 1945 Shipwrecks Naval warfare artifacts NaN Military historians
Underwater Farming Techniques Various Locations 2010s Agriculture Innovative farming methods NaN Agricultural Scientists
Wreck of a WWII Submarine Various Locations NaN Shipwreck Historic military artifacts NaN Marine Historians
Underwater Wind Farms North Sea 2010s Energy Sustainable energy generation NaN Energy Companies
Sinking of the Galveston Disaster Texas, USA 1900 Natural Disaster Historic hurricane impact NaN Historians
Roman Underwater Aqueducts Mediterranean Sea Ongoing Discovery Engineering Ancient water systems NaN Archaeologists
Fossilized Forests of the Rockies Rocky Mountains Ongoing Discovery Natural Ancient plant life remains NaN Geologists
Shipwreck from the War of 1812 Great Lakes, USA NaN Shipwreck Historic conflict information NaN Marine Historians
Sunk Antarctic Research Station Antarctica Ongoing Discovery Research Historical Arctic studies NaN Scientists
Galapagos Underwater Landmarks Galapagos Islands Ongoing Discovery Natural Unique geological formations NaN Marine Biologists
Lost Tribe Submerged Settlements Amazon River 2000s Archaeological Findings Cultural archaeological sites NaN Explorers
Cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula Mexico Ongoing Discovery Natural Unique geological formations NaN Geologists
Survivor of the Mysterious Triangle Bermuda Triangle NaN Mystery Reports of mysterious disappearances NaN Various Theorists
Hydrothermal Vent Ecosystems Various Locations 1977 Natural Unique marine life zones NaN Marine Biologists
Underwater Art Installations Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Art Cultural and environmental statements NaN Artists
Ruins of an Ancient Temple Nile Delta, Egypt 2000s Archaeological Findings Cultural heritage NaN Archaeologists
Sunken Fortress of the Vikings Norway 2000s Archaeological Site Historic Viking settlements NaN Marine Archaeologists
Submerged Migration Routes Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Historical Ancient trade routes NaN Historians
Investigation of the Mariana Trench Western Pacific Ocean 2009 Research Deep-sea exploration -11000 Scientists
Submerged Australian Rainforest Tasmania Ongoing Discovery Natural Unique ecosystem NaN Ecologists
Coral Reefs in Crisis Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Marine biological diversity NaN Marine Biologists
Marine Sanctuaries in the Pacific Pacific Ocean Ongoing Discovery Natural Protected marine habitats NaN Environmentalists
Chocolate Hills Underwater Philippines NaN Natural Formation Unique geological features NaN Geologists
Riverbed Artefacts of Indigenous Peoples Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Cultural Historic human habitation sites NaN Anthropologists
Mysterious Underwater Geoglyphs Various Locations NaN Myth Speculative geoglyphs NaN Various Theorists
Mysterious Andean Shipwrecks Andes Mountains NaN Shipwrecks Historic naval artifacts NaN Historians
Ancient Sunken Cities of the Caribbean Caribbean Sea 2000s Archaeological Findings Pre-Columbian ruins NaN Marine Archaeologists
Sunken Wonders of the Arctic Arctic Ocean NaN Natural Formation Unique geological formations NaN Geologists
Farming Underwater Gardens Various Locations NaN Agriculture Sustainable farming techniques NaN Agricultural Scientists
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Sites Various Locations NaN Energy Innovative energy harvesting NaN Energy Companies
Underwater Volcanoes of Hawaii Hawaii Ongoing Discovery Natural Active geological formations NaN Geologists
Underwater Soundscapes Various Oceans Ongoing Discovery Research Marine life acoustic studies NaN Acousticians
Tsunami Research Sites Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Research Understanding seismic activity NaN Seismologists
Submerged Palmyra Atoll Pacific Ocean Ongoing Discovery Natural Unique biodiversity NaN Marine Biologists
Lost Shipwrecks of the Nile Nile River 2000s Shipwrecks Historic trade vessels NaN Marine Archaeologists
Underwater Urban Archaeology Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Archaeological Findings Urban culture remnants NaN Urban archaeologists
Marine Propulsion Research Various Locations NaN Technology Innovative underwater vehicles NaN Engineers
Coral Restoration Projects Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Conservation Marine biodiversity initiatives NaN Environmentalists
Deep Seafloor Mining Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Industrial Resource extraction methods NaN Mining Companies
Seepage of Ancient Springs Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Natural Archaeological findings NaN Geologists
Artifacts from Underground Cities Cappadocia, Turkey 2000s Archaeological Findings Historic underground structures NaN Archaeologists
Ancient Sea Routes Mediterranean Sea Ongoing Discovery Historical Historic transport routes NaN Historians
Submerged Archaeological Sites Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Archaeological Findings Historic sites submerged NaN Marine Archaeologists
Sunken vessels of ancient Persia Persian Gulf NaN Shipwrecks Historic naval battles NaN Historians
Underwater Research Vessels Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Technology Cutting-edge marine research NaN Scientists
Submerged Icebergs of Antarctica Antarctic Ocean Ongoing Discovery Natural Formation Research opportunities NaN Glaciologists
Lost Isles of the Pacific Various Oceans NaN Natural Formation Submerged islands NaN Geologists
Underwater Robotic Exploration Various Oceans Ongoing Discovery Technology Innovative underwater robots NaN Engineers
Flooded Valleys in China Yangtze River NaN Natural Formation Historic landscapes submerged NaN Geologists
Deep Ocean Microbial Life Various Locations NaN Natural Research on ocean ecosystems NaN Marine Biologists
Underwater Forests of the East Coast USA East Coast Ongoing Discovery Natural Unique ecosystems NaN Ecologists
Shipwrecks of Antarctic Expeditions Antarctica Ongoing Discovery Shipwrecks Historic exploration artifacts NaN Marine Historians
Coral Reef Conservation Areas Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Conservation Protecting coral ecosystems NaN Environmentalists
Submerged Archeological Sites of Japan Japan NaN Archaeological Findings Historical Japanese sites NaN Archaeologists
Dynamic Underwater Systems Various Locations NaN Research Innovative water systems NaN Scientists
Historical Shipwrecks of the Arctic Arctic Ocean Ongoing Discovery Shipwrecks Maritime historic findings NaN Marine Archaeologists
Lost Traces of Ancient Trade Routes NaN Ongoing Discovery Cultural Research on early trade routes NaN Historians
Sunken Forest of Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania NaN Natural Formation Preserved ancient forest NaN Geologists
Coral Reefs of the Caribbean Caribbean Ongoing Discovery Natural Biodiversity hotspots NaN Marine Biologists
Lost Treasures in the Bermuda Triangle Bermuda Triangle NaN Treasure Legends and resources NaN Treasure hunters
Submerged Ancient Ports Various Locations Ongoing Discovery Archaeological Findings Historic commerce sites NaN Marine Archaeologists