4. Tobermory, Ontario
The Sweepstakes was a large 119-foot schooner built in 1867 to transport coal. She was damaged and despite intentions to save her, she ended up sinking in the Big Tub Harbor where she remains under crystal clear fresh water. The weird part is that the water in the harbor is only twenty feet deep so the boat is completely visible even though it’s submerged. It’s a picturesque sight for both divers and tour boat gawkers.
5. South Egyptian Red Sea
In the Red Sea there is a sunken ship that goes by the name of the “Russian Wreck”. There is some debate about the nature of the vessel, but most agree that it was some sort of communications and surveillance ship from Russia. Many think it was the spy ship Khanka which sank sometime in the 1980s. This espionage backstory just adds to its mysterious allure.
6. Vila Nova de Milfontes, Odemira, Portugal
In Vila Nova there is a tugboat that has been washed totally up to shore. It creates an interesting contrast on such a gorgeous beach with its rusty exterior. An interesting thing about this wrecked ship (and many others), is that no one knows how or why it got there.
