While there are a number of wreckages in this part of the world, this one has probably the most fascinating backstory of them all. The Corsair Plane was used during World War II. In 1948, the plane started to sputter during a routine mission.
Thankfully, despite the engine giving way, the pilot kept his composure and performed a successful water landing, with the plane suffering minimal damage. While the pilot was safe and ended up getting rescued, the plane ultimately sank to the bottom of the ocean. Since then, the Corsair has gotten very rusty but has nevertheless been a fantastic diving spot and an opportunity for great photos.
The Million Dollar Point
This is a really majestic diving site that has been around for a very long time. Located off the shores of Vanuatu, the Million Dollar Point happened to be the dumping site of many American vehicles - including bulldozers, trucks, jeeps, and other machinery used during World War II.
When the war ended, they no longer had use for everything, so it went here. The locals assumed that the troops had gone insane based on this decision alone. Naturally, so many abandoned vehicles that just sunk into the sea bed became an optimal diving site for tourists and locals alike.
The Silfra Crack
What a feeling it must be to swim in between the growing gap of North America, and Europe. This widens by 2 cm each year, and a tension is created that causes the Silfra itself, and the valley; between the tectonic plates that are regularly relieved through earthquakes.
Rocks and large boulders fall to form caves deep within these schisms, because of the movement of the land, and divers love to visit this spot for a chance to explore its exceptionally clean water, and for the thrill to be in between continental plates. The Silfra Crack is located in Iceland.
The SS Umbria
You might be wondering why some kind of angel-shaped model has sunk to the bottom of the sea. But bear with us. This is actually a starboard propeller of the SS Umbria. This cargo ship, which was built in Germany, sailed all over the globe, traveling through Europe and even to Argentina. The ship fell into the hands of many countries over the years.
In 1940, under the control of Italy, it secretly contained thousands of tons worth of military equipment, including bombs and detonators upon its arrival at British-controlled Port Said. When World War II started, the British had the ship anchored and did an inspection. The British ended up forcing the Umbria to anchor at Wingate Reef close to Port Sudan, where it would eventually sink. Nowadays, it is one of the most popular wreck dives in the world.
The Kuda Giri Wreck
This looks like something out of the film "Aquaman." But this shipwreck is actually real and can be found at the bottom of the Ari Atoll in the Maldives. On the west side of a small reef, divers will find the Kuda Giri wreck, steel remnants of a ship that sunk not too long ago, back in 1994.
Since then, a wide range of marine life has been inhabiting the wreckage, including the likes of octopuses, eels, snappers, and more. Also at just 20m below the surface, it's pretty easy to reach for divers. Just make sure to bring a torch as it can get pretty dark at night time.