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1. thc.texas.gov › learn › archeological-spotlightThe 1554 Spanish Plate Fleet | Texas Historical Commission

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   Plate Ships Driven by the Gale by Peter Rindlisbacher, 2022. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has been involved in investigations of the 1554 Spanish Plate Fleet since 1969—more than 50 years—and celebrated the semicentennial of the agency’s underwater excavations in 2022.

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3. houstonmaritime.org › texas-shipwrecksTexas Shipwrecks - Houston Maritime Center & Museum

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   The Texas coastline and offshore waters are flat, shallow, featureless, filled with shoals and subject to extreme weather including hurricanes and nor’easter gales. Throw in two centuries of naval warfare in Texas waters and you get a recipe for shipwrecks.

4. texasmaritimemuseum.org › shipwrecksShipwrecks - Texas Maritime Museum

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   Discover the stories of notable shipwrecks along the Texas Coast, tales of survival and exploration that left an indelible mark on history. Unearth the untold stories of lost vessels, enduring hardships, and cross-cultural encounters.

5. www.atlasobscura.com › articles › 2023-shipwrecksThe Year in Wrecks, Lost Ships, and Underwater Discoveries

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   Dec 27, 2023 · Few archaeological finds are as evocative as shipwrecks. Consider a leaning, rusty hull on an empty beach as a cold wind whistles through a gash in its stern, or a mussel-encrusted prow emerging...

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6. www.smithsonianmag.com › science-nature › theThe Locations of These Shipwrecks Are No Longer a Secret

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   Sep 1, 2023 · SCIENCE. The Locations of These Shipwrecks Are No Longer a Secret. A marine sanctuary is letting fishers know where previously hidden wrecks can be found. Laura Trethewey, Hakai. September 1,...

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8. thc.texas.gov › blog › 50-years-marine-archeology50 Years of Marine Archeology | Texas Historical Commission

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   Jan 8, 2024 · Today, Texas has nearly 2,000 reported historic shipwreck losses and more than 190 documented submerged archeological sites. Investigation and recovery of shipwrecks on Texas public land requires a permit and a qualified professional archeologist, and all are reviewed by the THC’s MAP.

9. www.noaa.gov › sanctuaries-resource-collectionShipwrecks Resource Collection | Office National Marine ...

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   Utilize this collection of shipwreck themed posters, interactive maps, and other resources, including dive slates and brochures.

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    • Bring these shipwreck sites to life through our virtual reality videos and photos. Learn about the discovery of these wrecks and get a 360° view of Shipwreck Alley in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and of the Schooner St. Peter in Lake Ontario.

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    Can a shipwreck turn a wreck into an archaeological site?

    • From unexpected treasure in Ukraine to a unique relic of the American Revolution, Captain Santa’s lost ship to digital dugouts. Over time water has a way of turning wrecks into otherworldly archaeological sites. Hailey Shchepanik, NPS/Public Domain Few archaeological finds are as evocative as shipwrecks.

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    How can I learn about shipwrecks?

    • Take a virtual dive into the underwater world of shipwrecks through a curated video collection of various shipwrecks in the U.S. and learn about the history of shipwrecks in the National Marine Sanctuary System. Bring these shipwreck sites to life through our virtual reality videos and photos.

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    How many shipwrecks were lost at Stellwagen Bank?

    • Haskell’s next concern—and the most prescient, it turned out—was the underwater museum of modern and historical wrecks on that particular stretch of seafloor. There are an estimated 200 shipwrecks lost in the dark, cold waters of Stellwagen Bank.

    The Locations of These Shipwrecks Are No Longer a Secret

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    What is the most famous shipwreck?

    • The most iconic shipwreck is the Portland: an opulent steamship that ran as an overnight ferry and sank in the eponymous Portland Gale of 1898 with possibly 200 passengers and crew on board. Known as New England’s Titanic, the Portland was a luxurious ship with cherry wood-paneled staterooms and a domed skylight.

    The Locations of These Shipwrecks Are No Longer a Secret

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    Why do we keep shipwreck coordinates secret?

    • Shipwrecks are a sort of siren song for fishers: They can be a draw or a danger depending on the type of gear used. After a ship sinks, it creates marine habitat where none might otherwise exist. For years, the Stellwagen sanctuary staff followed the federal policy of keeping shipwreck coordinates secret to discourage divers from looting artifacts.

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