The ocean covers 80% of our world. It’s estimated that to date humans
have explored less than 5 percent of the entire world’s water.
Considering that for centuries travel by water was our primary mode of
transportation over long distances, it’s reasonable to assume there are
hundreds, maybe thousands of interesting things, treasures, and
creatures that lie undiscovered in the vast expanse of the oceans.
But as we continue to search this great unexplored expanse, humans have made some astounding discoveries. Some of the things here
are ancient, some new (relatively speaking), but all are jaw-droppingly
cool.
F4U CORSAIR
The submerged World War II plane ran out of fuel, and the quick-thinking
pilot changed trajectory and landed in the ocean. According to the
story, the pilot was able to free himself from the plane before it sank
and survived the crash.
THE LOST CITY OF HERACLEION
For five years, famed archaeologist Frank Goddio embarked on an epic
journey in search of the lost Egyptian city. When he was almost ready to
give up, he stumbled upon the ruins by accident.
THE GHOST FLEET
Imagine diving and coming across this eerie undersea graveyard. The
“Ghost Fleet” is a World War II-era underwater grave with over 40
vehicles bombed near Chuuk Lagoon.
SCULPTURE PARK
The warm Caribbean waters of Cancun, Mexico, offer this unique
attraction for divers where they can see over 500 life-like sculptures.
MS ZENOBIA
A 10,000 ton ferry sank to the bottom of the ocean in Larnaca Bay in Cyprus in the 1980’s and rests there still today.
THE TITANIC
You know the story, so we won’t bore you with details. “We’ll never let
go, Jack.” (Note: “Jack” was not a real person. Well, the movie “Jack”
anyway.)
Culled from the Internet
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