13 Hauntingly Beautiful Shipwrecks You Can Still Explore Safely

12. USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32), Key Largo, Florida

Intentionally sunk in 2002 to create an artificial reef, this massive 155-metre Landing Ship Dock is one of the largest accessible wrecks in the world. Initially lying on its side, hurricanes later righted it. Depths range from 20 to 40 metres, requiring advanced certification. Navigating its vast decks and superstructure, now home to goliath groupers and barracuda, offers a sense of scale and awe. Its deliberate sinking makes it less haunting historically, but its imposing underwater presence is undeniable.