About ShipwreckDB

A database of 139 famous shipwrecks from around the world with depths, locations, historical context, and the stories of loss and discovery.

Each wreck page lists where the ship went down, the year it was lost, the depth of the wreck and the size of the ship where known, and the type of vessel, followed by the story of the sinking and its discovery. Wrecks of the same type are linked from each page.

Browse the curated lists on the homepage or use the search box to find a wreck by name, sea or vessel type. The FAQ and blog cover the deepest, deadliest and most valuable wrecks.