The Titanic Wreck, Off The Newfoundland Coast
The devastating sinking of the Titanic in 1912 shook the world and continues to be referenced as one of the greatest tragedies of its time. This wreck is located about 12,500 feet below the surface and is roughly 350 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland. There was much debate about what to do with the wreck once it was discovered by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 1985. Some felt that it should be explored, while others believed it should be left alone entirely. Eventually, the site was granted protection under the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage.