13 Hauntingly Beautiful Shipwrecks You Can Still Explore Safely

10. SS Yongala, Queensland, Australia

Sunk by a cyclone in 1911 with all hands lost, the Yongala lay undiscovered for nearly 50 years. Now a protected historic wreck off the coast of Townsville, it rests between 15 and 30 metres. Due to its isolation and protected status, it attracts an incredible density and variety of marine life – giant groupers, sea snakes, turtles, eagle rays, and vast schools of fish often obscure the wreck itself. Strong currents can make it challenging, but the vibrant life clinging to this century-old tomb is breathtaking.