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Of course, not all shipwrecks find themselves in such relatively hospitable conditions—the Titanic, for instance, is slowly being gobbled up by iron-eating bacteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Homer’s “The Odyssey” follows Odysseus, a Greek king trying to get home after the Trojan War, a journey interrupted by Cyclopes, sirens, shipwrecks and gods with grudges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

One of the most famous polar shipwrecks has been filmed in detail on the sea floor for the first time.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Unlike at calm Rongelap, where the Warrior could get as close as half a mile to shore, the water around Mejato was thick with coral and sported two visible shipwrecks to warn Willcox away.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

Throughout history, some of the most sought-after shipwrecks have been those that played an important role in the nation’s history before meeting an unfortunate end.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler