15 Mesmerizing Photos of Underwater Shipwrecks

There is something so visually stunning about shipwrecks. Whether they're fully submerged beneath the ocean or part of them peeks out above the water, these mighty vessels that have been claimed by the sea serve as visual timestamps. Not to mention, each one carries a fascinating history. Unfortunately, the stories behind some of the wrecks get lost with time. But even more wild than their beauty is the fact that only 20 percent of the ocean has been explored, which means approximately 80 percent of the world's sea has yet to be seen. Who knows what other shipwrecks are out there waiting to be discovered, or how many there even truly are. Luckily, you don't need a scuba certification to check out these underwater shipwrecks. And trust us, a few of these are so mind-boggling that you'll have to give them a moment to fully sink in (pun intended).