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WW2 German aircraft located in Norwegian fjord

1 week ago By Lelle Malmström

The two wrecks are located at depths of 318 and 253 metres a few kilometres from Trondheim city centre, and have never before been visited by divers or underwater vehicles.  The wrecks were located by the Norwegian Navy using a Hugin AUV, an autonomous wireless underwater robot that can be programmed to map the seabed with sonar.

Hugin is one of the world's most advanced underwater vehicles and can dive to a depth of 6,000 metres. However, it must maintain a certain height above the seabed to avoid the risk of getting stuck in the wrecks.

USS Edsall
The wreck of a US warship sunk in a World War II battle dubbed one of the bravest ever stands by a US Navy vessel has been found in the depths of the Pacific, US and Australian officials have announced.

USS Edsall Wreck Discovered After 82 Years

1 month ago By Chief minion

The USS Edsall (DD-219), a Clemson-class destroyer sunk during World War II, has been discovered 200 miles east of Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. The wreck was located during a hydrographic survey by the Royal Australian Navy, using advanced robotic technology. 

Commissioned in 1920, the Edsall served in the Mediterranean and later in the Pacific. Known as the "Dancing Mouse" due to her agility, she was part of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet and played a critical role in defending Allied territories.

Emperor Divers and Bilikiki Cruises Announce Exciting New Partnership

2 months ago By Matthew Meier

The arrangement will see Emperor promote its new partner to a more global audience using its large customer base and strong market reputation as well as incorporating some of the operational and development work.

Bilikiki is a long-established and highly-regarded company that have delivered wonderful diving experiences to their guests in the Solomon Islands since the 1980s. As one of the only companies to operate in this region, they are undoubted experts in providing top-quality holidays to their guests in this part of the world.

WWII Destroyer USS Stewart Found Off California Coast

3 months ago By Chief minion

The USS Stewart was deliberately sunk during a US Navy exercise in May 1946, with its final resting place now located in the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary off northern California. This information comes from a statement by the Air Sea Heritage Foundation and Search Inc., both of which participated in the investigation. The search was led by Ocean Infinity in collaboration with NOAA and the US Navy.

4D photogrammetry model of USS Harder (SS 257) wreck site by The Lost 52 Project.
4D photogrammetry model of USS Harder (SS 257) wreck site by The Lost 52 Project.

Legendary US World War II Submarine USS Harder Located off Philippines

7 months ago By Chief minion

The wreck of the USS Harder, a United States submarine renowned for its heroic actions during World War II, has been located off the coast of the Philippines. Lying at a depth of 3,000 feet, this find marks a poignant moment in naval history, bringing closure to a chapter that has remained open since the submarine was lost in 1944.

WRECKS4ALL 2.0 Conference

8 months ago By Chief minion

The Adriatic Sea holds a wealth of underwater archaeological sites, from ancient shipwrecks to submerged archaeological landscapes. With the increasing interest in maritime cultural heritage, there is a growing need for responsible and sustainable management of these precious resources. 

The conference titled "The Future of the Adriatic Past - Challenges of the Adriatic Underwater Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Tourism Development" will take place on April 23, 2024, at Hotel Cattaro in Kotor.

The steamship Portland sank off the coast of Massachusetts in 1898. Portland lies upright on a mud bottom with its wooden hull nearly intact from the keel up to the main deck level. The vessel's entire superstructure is missing, with only the steam propulsion machinery protruding above deck level.

US Calls on Fishermen to Help Preserve Historic Wrecks

9 months ago By Chief minion

NOAA has called on fishermen to play a key role in preserving underwater historical treasures. To protect these maritime time capsules, NOAA has stressed the importance of avoiding fishing activities around known shipwreck sites

There are more than 200 wrecks in the sanctuary, according to NOAA, which specifically mentioned the World War II minesweeper USS Heroic, the trawler Josephine Marie and the 55ft North Star, along with eight unna

Solomon Islands

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Matthew Meier
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Matthew Meier
Massive purple elephant ear sponge at the Florida Islands in the Solomon Islands
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The Solomon Islands, located in the southwestern Pacific region of Melanesia, offer divers a plethora of underwater experiences, from pristine coral reefs to World War II wrecks. Matthew Meier tells of his return to this island oasis, where remnants of the islands’ military history can be viewed on land and under the sea.

British WWII Sub Found Off Norway

1 year ago By Chief minion

The waters off the coast of Norway have unveiled a long-hidden secret. The wreckage of the British submarine HMS Thistle, which sank during World War II, has been discovered after 83 years. The discovery was made by Norway's Institute of Marine Research and the MAREANO program during a routine seabed mapping cruise. The submarine's identification was confirmed only recently, following a subsequent cruise.

The HMS Thistle embarked on its final voyage on 10 April 1940. Tragically, it was torpedoed by a German submarine, leading to the loss of all 53 crew members on board.

Hull of HMS Thistle
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