🖊️ 9—Shipwreck Legends

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Submarine crew explores shipwrecks and sunken treasure with vintage relics, a bulldog in dive gear, a parrot, and a capybara on the ocean floor.✩ Legendary Treasures ✩

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Sunken, 9 Finds, $21 Billion+


Hidden Treasures Found in Everyday Places

Some of the most astonishing treasures aren’t buried—they’re 'hidden' underwater or in unexpected places. News reports reveal remarkable discoveries, from coins and gems to rare antiques, valuable art, and collectibles. By exploring the map, you can see how different treasure eras, styles, and locations have shaped these surprising finds.

A few legendary examples from the list below include:

  • $4 Million for shipwreck champagne
  • $11 Million for a desert discovery
  • $17 Billion for a sunken grail

Often overlooked for years, these surprising finds reveal how valuable treasures can be hidden in surprising places. Explore the full list below the ad ☟

9—Legendary Finds:

1. Sunken Grail—$17 Billion in Treasure Found in Colombia Waters

📽️ 📅 2015 Report: Off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia, the legendary Spanish galleon San José—sunk in 1708 and believed to hold $3–17 billion (USD) in treasure—was discovered underwater. Identified by engraved bronze cannons, it’s hailed as the richest shipwreck ever found. A U.S. salvage firm also claims discovery rights, fueling a legal battle. Full story in a two-minute video.

    Video: 🔗 ABC News / YouTube

    2. Merchant Royal Mystery—£4B ($5 Billion) Treasure Potential in 1641 Shipwreck Off Cornwall, UK

    📰 📅 2024 Report: In Cornwall, UK, the search for the missing 400-year-old 'Merchant Royal' ship, carrying £4 billion ($5 billion) in gold and silver, may soon come to an end. Sought by a specialized company, the shipwreck has remained lost since 1641. Considered one of history's most valuable treasures, its true worth is priceless.

      Story and images: 🔗 LADbible

        3. Sunken Fortune—$500 Million Estimate for Treasure Discovered Off Florida Keys

        📽️ 📅 2015 Report: In 1985, the 'Atocha'—a rare 1620 Spanish galleon carrying 40 tons of gold, silver, and gems—was discovered off the coast of Florida, USA, with an estimated value of $500 million. Explore the museum and its treasures in a two-minute video tour.

          Video: 🔗 IBTimes UK / YouTube

            4. Rosário Riches—Hundreds of Millions Estimated for 1589 Shipwreck Found Off Portugal

            📰 📅 2024 Report: An underwater archaeologist has reportedly identified 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portugal’s coast, including the 1589 wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, which carried 22 tons of gold and silver, potentially worth hundreds of millions.

              Story and image: 🔗 The Jerusalem Post

                5. Sunken Gold Hoard—$150 Million in Coins and Ingots Found Off Carolina Coast

                📰 📅 1988 Report: Off the U.S. coast, a deep-sea team discovered the wreck of the SS Central America, sunk in an 1857 hurricane with 30,000 lbs of California Gold Rush treasure. The priceless hoard included rare coins and gold bars—one 80-lb ingot sold for $8 million. Once valued at $8 million, the treasure is now estimated at up to $150 million.

                  Story and images: 🔗 Wikipedia

                    6. Galleon Glory—$100 Million in Silver and Emeralds from 1656 Shipwreck Found Off Bahamas Coast

                    📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: In the Bahamas, divers have traced relics from the 1656 shipwreck of the Spanish galleon, Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas. Estimated to be worth over $100 million, this trove includes silver, emeralds, and artifacts. Items were discovered scattered along a 2-mile ocean floor trail.

                    Story, video, and images: 🔗 CBS News

                      7. Silver Shipwreck—$43 Million in WWII Bars Recovered Off South African Coast

                      📰 📅 2024 Report: A WWII shipwreck containing over 2,000 bars of silver, valued at $43 million, was recovered off the coast of South Africa by a British exploration company. Originally purchased by South Africa during the war, the treasure was only reachable in 2017 using advanced salvage technology. The UK Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Africa's claim, acknowledging the silver was not intended for commercial use at the time of the sinking. Discovered in a dramatic underwater salvage, the treasure's rarity and historical significance are immense.

                         Story, video, and images: 🔗 CBS News

                          8. Diamond Miners' Delight—£9M ($11 Million) for Shipwreck Unearthed in Namibian Desert

                          📰 📽️ 📅 2016 Report: In 2008, diamond miners near Oranjemund, Namibia, discovered the ‘Bom Jesus,’ a Portuguese ship lost since 1533. Buried under the sand and revealed after a lake was drained, the ship contained treasures valued at £9 million (approximately $11 million in 2024 rates), including gold. The discovery ranged from astrolabes to Spanish coins, underscoring the ship’s historical and financial significance. Its rarity and preservation make this find monumental.

                            Story and images: 🔗 Daily Mail

                            9. Shipwreck Champagne—$4 Million+ for Historic Bottles Found Below the Sea

                            📰 📅 2024 Report: Scuba divers in southern Sweden have unearthed crates of 1850s champagne in a mid-19th century schooner, submerged 190 feet below the Baltic Sea. This 'liquid treasure,' potentially valued at over $4 million, is a rare find among the estimated 100,000 shipwrecks in the area. Initially discovered in 2016, the ship has only recently revealed its precious cargo. Salvage authorization by the Swedish government remains pending. This remarkable discovery awaits a potential auction.

                              Full story and links to images: 🔗 Forbes

                              These inspiring discoveries reveal the untapped potential of everyday spaces as hidden treasure troves. Explore the top 40 finds below the ad ☟

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                              Stuff & Spots: 120 Legends

                              1. Antique
                              2. Art
                              3. Attic
                              4. Auction
                              5. Barn Find
                              6. Basement
                              7. Bizarre
                              8. Book & Script
                              9. Box & Trunk
                              10. Camera & Photo
                              11. Car & Motorcycle
                              12. Closet & Cabinet
                              13. Clothing & Fashion
                              14. Coin & Banknote
                              15. Collectible
                              16. Comic
                              17. Doll & Bear
                              18. Drawer & Dresser
                              19. Dumpster & Trash
                              20. Electronic & Tech
                              21. Estate Sale
                              22. Flea Market
                              23. Hidden in Plain Sight
                              24. Jewelry, Gem, Watch
                              25. Metal Detecting
                              26. Music, Vinyl, Memorabilia
                              27. Musical Instrument
                              28. Online
                              29. Pottery, Glass, Ceramic
                              30. Random
                              31. Shed & Garage
                              32. Shelf & Mantel
                              33. Shipwreck
                              34. Showbiz
                              35. Sports
                              36. Storage Locker
                              37. Thrifting
                              38. Toy
                              39. Video Game
                              40. Yard Sale