A Comprehensive Accounting of Alaska Shipwrecks and Losses of Life in Alaskan Waters. The alphabetical list of Alaska Shipwrecks on this site includes more than 3,800 ships. After each entry we have posted three categories, MAPPING AND LOCATION, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, and SOURCES. The LOCATION given is not the exact location of the shipwreck. It is the location of the nearest point of reference which was reported by whatever source the information came from. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is usually extracted from various publication years of the Merchant Vessels of the United States published by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Our SOURCES are listed as the third or last item with each entry. The sources listed are only for the sources used to produce the entry.

Thanks to researchers from the Institute for Western Maritime Archaeology at the University of California, Berkeley, we have a number of articles about California shipwrecks. Also information on the Brother Jonathan Shipwreck Exhibit. The California State Lands Commission administers the California Shipwreck and Historic Maritime Resources Program. The Commission maintains a list of known shipwrecks in State waters and seeks and provides information about historic shipwrecks and sunken aircraft. Any shipwreck sunk more than 50 years is presumed to be of archaeological or historical significance and is protected under State law.

The County of Roxburgh was a Scottish merchant ship caught in a cyclone in French Polynesia in 1906 and tossed upon the atoll of Takaroa by a massive wave where her hull still sits today. For twenty years the County of Roxburgh sailed the Atlantic Ocean, through the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific. Built in 1885 by Barclay, Curle & Co., for R. & J. Craig of Glasgow, Scotland the County of Roxburgh was a four masted iron ship, or 'barque', 285'6" in length by 43'5" in height x 24' in width and weighed 2209 tons.

DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum was founded with the goal of recovering and preserving our maritime heritage. The shipwreck museum opened in July of 1995 and is the product of years of research and hard work. The museum does not receive state or federal grants and is funded only by owner contributions and public donations. DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum is an ever-changing exhibit that expands and diversifies with the acquisitions of new artifacts as they are recovered. Our collection of shipwreck and recovered artifacts is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic and contains shipwreck artifacts both regional and worldwide. Our current location houses about 10,000 artifacts at all times, while the other 80% are rotated throughout museum exhibits around the world. Our long-range goal is to expand our facilities to exhibit the entire collection at one location. Fenwick Island, Delaware

The most spectacular shipwrecks of the world! Aboard their catamaran, Blue Manta, the diving duo of Dominique Serafini and Catherine Salisbury search out and explore these legendary vessels. Through their paintings, photography and stories, they capture the mysterious beauty of these shipwrecks for divers and non-divers alike.

Explore twelve unique shipwrecks in Florida's Panhandle. Take only pictures, leave only bubbles. You may start your journey along the trail at any of the twelve desinations; upon completion of each dive be sure to have your Trail Passport validated with a signature and sticker.

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival is an annual event that highlights scuba diving adventures, shipwrecks, maritime history, and technical advances. Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society (GLSPS) was formed in May 1996 as an instrument to stabilize and restore our deteriorating shipwrecks of the Great Lakes region. The society is a non-profit tax exempt 501.c.3 organization whose members are divers, historians, and those who share a common love of shipwrecks and a vision of preserving these underwater treasures. The GLSPS was formed to deal with the unique technological and legal aspects of these underwater sites. Fridley, Minnesota

Australia protects its shipwrecks and their associated relics that are older than 75 years through the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976. The Historic Shipwrecks Act applies to Australian waters that extend from the low tide mark to the end of the continental shelf and is administered in collaboration between the Commonwealth and the States, Northern Territory and Norfolk Island. Some Australian shipwreck sites lie within protected or no-entry zones. The Historic Shipwrecks Act is delivered through the Historic Shipwrecks Program. Its objectives are to research, explore, document and protect Australia's historic shipwreck heritage. Each State or Territory program offers different opportunities for public participation as do maritime archaeological volunteer associations that exist in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.

IMASS promote the interest of all sections of society who have a shared interest in Shipwrecks, especially those of the amateur diver and non academic researchers and historians who undertake the majority of the work on the UK's Protected Wrecks and the research on our maritime heritage. The International Shipwreck Conference is run by wreck enthusiasts for enthusiasts. Our aim is to provide a meeting place for divers, explorers, archaeologists and salvors as well as government and commercial organisations. The organisers are all divers with interests in maritime archaeology and history and the varied nature of the speakers reflects this. A conference can include a world renowned archaeologist alongside a treasure hunter, followed by a diver working on a local project. University of Plymouth, England UK

A comprehensive database of 15000+ records of shipwrecks and anomalies around Ireland

Your home on the web for Lake Erie and Great Lakes shipwrecks. Explore the rich history of Great Lakes Shipwrecks through video, still images and stories. Our goal is to share the rich maritime history in the depths of Lake Erie and encourage recreational diving.

The underwater lost treasures website, dedicated to all genuine treasure lovers, underwater archaeology and history re-discovered. New stories... New photos... More news... Shipwrecks and underwater treasures recovered all over the World.

MAST, the Maritime Archaeological Survey Team is a nonprofit avocational group dedicated to the documentation of Ohio's underwater historic resources. Formed in March of 2000, MAST is composed of volunteer individuals who support and participate in research, documentation, underwater archaeological surveys, and educational workshops. MAST's ongoing commitment to education includes training new members on skills and techniques used for shipwrecks research, measuring, mapping and plotting. In addition, MAST works to educate our community in our historic underwater resources. Cleveland, Ohio

Mel Fisher Treasure Site Which features artifacts found on the famous shipwreck Atocha and Santa Margarita as well as the 1715 Shipwreck Fleet. Own your own piece of history from Mel Fisher Treasures, the official source for Shipwreck treasure. Authentic coins all come with a certificate of authenticity. We offer many different mounts in both 14K gold and silver with emerald and ruby embellishments. We also carry a Celebrity jewelry line made by Irit Design, jewelry designer to the stars. Key West, Florida

Explore Great Lakes shipwrecks with Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates. Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose mission is to preserve and promote Michigan's submerged maritime history. The organization's work includes research and documentation of submerged cultural resources and the creation of educational resources.

The Michigan underwater preserve system was created in 1980 by legislation supported and largely drafted by Michigan sport divers. They took action to preserve Michigan's shipwrecks for later generations. The legislation imposes stiff penalties for disturbing shipwrecks and their artifacts. Since 1980, Michigan's underwater preserve system has grown to occupy more than 2300 square miles of Great Lakes bottomland in twelve distinct underwater preserves. They protect some of the region's most sensitive and historic underwater resources. The Michigan Underwater Preserve Council, Inc. (MUPC) will support the collective mission of Michigan's Underwater Preserves by speaking as their unified voice, offering collective communication, and promoting and advocating on their behalf to help maintain Michigan's rich underwater history. MUPC will also encourage the responsible discovery, preservation, education and visitation of historic resources on Michigan's bottomlands through SCUBA diving, snorkeling and other means. St. Ignace, Michigan

Northern Shipwrecks Database... Over the last 26 years, Northern Maritime Research has accumulated a database of more than 100,000 North American shipwrecks covering 400 years. This database includes shipwrecks on all coasts of North America, offshore areas, the Great Lakes and the inland rivers and waterways. As well, this research details thousands of North American vessels lost in the West Indies and around the world during the Civil War and World War I & II. Shipwreck information can be recalled by name; year month and/or date of loss, latitude-longitude coordinates; country, state or province; region and area of loss; official number; port of registry; place built; builder; owners; captain; as well as partial name, anniversary month and date, cause of loss, port of origin, destination or cargo, etc. Victoria, B.C. Canada

Odyssey Marine Exploration is an innovative leader in deep-ocean exploration. From pioneering archaeological excavations on historic shipwrecks and record breaking recoveries of cargo from modern shipwrecks to discovering valuable mineral deposits and natural resources, no one knows the deep ocean better than our team. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and ground-breaking methods, Odyssey employs a world-class team of researchers, scientists and technicians, and is at the forefront of underwater exploration. Pioneers in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck exploration, our expert marine operations team has discovered hundreds of shipwrecks ranging from third-century BC Punic sites to U-boats and casualties from both World Wars. Odyssey is the exclusive contractor to Magellan Offshore Services. Tampa, Florida

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but bubbles, and give our past a future. Save Ontario Shipwrecks is a Provincial Heritage Organization in Ontario dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of an appreciation of Ontario's marine heritage. Incorporated in 1981, SOS is a public charitable organization of dedicated volunteers from across the Province. Operating mainly through a group of Local Chapter Committees supported by a Provincial Board of Directors and Provincial Executive, our volunteers have undertaken many worthwhile projects and activities. Blenheim, Ontario, Canada

Scapa Flow ranks as one of the world's top diving destinations, but many people who will never even get their feet wet are fascinated with what lies beneath its surface. This website provides the definitive guide to the maritime archaeology and history of Scapa Flow. It results from a collaborative project involving maritime archaeologists, divers, dive-boat operators and historians – their expert local knowledge has helped ensure that the site is as accurate and useful as possible. With a world-class wreck resource set in the rugged beauty of the Orkney landscape, visiting Scapa Flow is an unparalleled experience. Some wrecks offer a fantastic introduction to wreck diving, others a stimulating challenge for technical divers. However, www.scapaflowwrecks.com provides a window into this world for everyone around the globe, whether they are divers or not. Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK

ShipwreckWorld.com is a site dedicated to all things shipwrecks! Site has articles, forums and more.

Our goal is to make you, the visitor, aware of the rich maritime history which lies beneath the surface of Ohio's Lake Erie. The mysteries surrounding 'shipwrecks' are always exciting, while the history associated with each shipwreck reveals the role it played in the development of Ohio, the Great Lakes region, and our nation. The shipwrecks within this website are a mere sampling of the hundreds of shipwreck sites located in the depths of Lake Erie. The wrecks featured here were selected from an advisory committee composed of local scuba divers and dive clubs, professional dive guides and charter captains, and maritime history professionals.

Lake Superior is the resting place of 350 ships, at least half of which lay undiscovered to this day. Of the estimated 10,000 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes region, only about 350 of them are located in Lake Superior. Of those, about 50 wrecks are presumed to be within Minnesota waters. Most of Minnesota's shipwreck history can be found in Lake Superior. St. Paul, Minnesota

Shipwrecks Blog by Underwater Archeologist Dr. E. Lee Spence

Throughout time, the mystery of sunken treasure has inspired dreams of underwater adventure. Welcome to the fascinating world of shipwreck exploration where dreams turn into reality and adventure is a science that takes us far below the ocean surface down to a place few have dared to venture. Now you can step on board and learn about these fascinating finds. Today, cutting-edge technology and advanced robotics allow us to dive deeper, explore farther and push the boundaries to a place no one ever dreamed we’d reach. Through this website we invite you to share our passion and experience the thrill of exploration. Tampa, Florida

Sound Underwater Survey is simply a name used to define a small group of friends who are interested in finding and exploring local shipwrecks and their history. We all have day jobs and just do this for the fun and "adventure" of it. A great deal of our own personal time and $ is spent pursuing the elusive unknown wreck ... and we have a lot of fun doing it, isn't that what life's supposed to be all about. We're not academics or politicians trying to push a certain view or agenda, we're just normal working guys (and gals) who enjoy diving, being on the water, making a few discoveries, and learning about our local maritime history. This web site is our way of getting you to come along with us to enjoy the stories and history of vessels lost to the sea. Mystic, Connecticut

The Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Preserve is a 148 square mile area extending from Wilderness State Park to the Cheboygan area, including most of the South Channel, and extending to the northern edge of Mackinac Island. The preserve is divided in two by the Mackinac Bridge. The Preserve includes the waters offshore from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, as well as all or part of the shorelines of Bois Blanc Island, Mackinac Island, Round Island, and St. Helena Island. The preserve contains 12 marked shipwrecks, with additional sites in the shallows near shore, and others in deeper waters nearby. Frequent fog, ice, and narrow shipping lanes were the cause of most area wrecks. The 148 square miles of the Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Preserve is located at the northern tip of two of the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

The wreck site is the world largest online wreck database, we have 179.790 wrecks and 158.430 positions, 57.860 images, 2284 maritime charts, 30.200 ship owners and builders and a lot more...

Home to some of the best preserved and historically significant shipwrecks in the United States, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a world-class wreck diving destination, on par with places such as Scapa Flow in Scotland and Truk Lagoon in Micronesia. The cold, fresh water of Lake Huron means that even wooden schooners dating back to the mid 1800s are sitting intact, within recreational and technical diving depths. Alpena, Michigan

Welcome to TreasureNet.com - The largest Treasure Hunting Forum and Community on the Internet! We have discussion forums that cover a wide range of treasure related topics, from the Shipwrecks to Metal Detecting. Coins, Gold Prospecting, Techniques, Preservation, Mapping, Ghost Towns, Stamp Collecting, Fossils and everything in between.

The Metal Detecting Magazine. Britain's No.1 magazine for metal detecting and metal detectorists. Witham, Essex, UK

The West Michigan Underwater Preserve covers about 345 square miles, and extends along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan from a point between Grand Haven and Holland north to the northern boundary of Ludington State Park. Its waters adjoin the West Michigan lakeshore communities of Grand Haven, Muskegon, Whitehall, and Pentwater. The preserve is home to several ships lost in storms on Lake Michigan, as well as other underwater structures and natural features.

Cape Cod's newest museum featuring real pirates and real treasure from the pirate shipwreck Whydah. The real pirate life was exciting and dangerous, but also democratic and egalitarian. These four people-the Dutch-African sailor, the little boy, the ship’s captain, and the Miskito Indian helmsman lived aboard the Whydah, a slave ship overtaken and turned into a pirate ship in the early 18th century. The Whydah Pirate Museum reveals the true story behind this vessel and those who lived aboard-a story more compelling than any dreamt up by Hollywood. The Whydah left Africa in 1716, bearing the weight of human cargo. Reaching Caribbean waters, the ship was seized by Sam Bellamy, commander of a growing fleet of pirate ships. Shipwrecked in a nor’easter in 1717, the Whydah sank deep into Cape Cod waters, only to be discovered by intrepid diver Barry Clifford and his team, who have dove Cape Cod’s icy waters for years recovering artifacts from the Whydah, including cannon and pistols, navigational equipment, West African jewelry, buttons, buckles-and, of course pirate treasure: gold, silver, and pieces of eight. The Whydah Pirate Museum combines artifacts from the slave trade and the pirate's life, early maps of the Atlantic and the Caribbean, and imagery of the 18th-century world. The result is a rich and interesting tapestry that echoes a historically accurate portrait of real pirates in the Caribbean. W. Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Centuries of exploration, travel, commerce, and recreation on the Great Lakes have left an impressive trail of maritime cultural resources along Wisconsin's Great Lakes shorelines. Wisconsin's shipwrecks and maritime attractions are tangible reminders of how important water has been in shaping the state's history and culture. Discover more about how underwater archaeologists unearth this lost history and learn about the research that is currently underway. Maritime Preservation Program, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

International Registry of Sunken Ships. A Guide to Sunk, Missing and Wrecked Ships. Probably the largest fully relational database on sunken, wrecked, or missing ships in the world. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

As you explore the site, you'll find that it provides historical backgrounds, pictures and other information on some of New England's best-known shipwrecks. It also provides maps and charts of the area, and detailed information on locating and diving on wrecks. Also, Hunting New England Shipwrecks, Shipwrecks of Nova Scotia, and Gulf Coast Shipwrecks

Wreckwatch magazine shares the sunken wonders and beauty of the world's oceans that belongs to us all. The magazine covers new discoveries and the latest thinking about shipwrecks, exploration, maritime trade, history and art. It's the first popular magazine dedicated to the global sunken past. Our writers include divers and amateur sleuths, museum curators, marine archaeologists, professors and best-selling novelists. London, England, UK