Was the billion dollar wreck found?

Yes, several potential "billion-dollar wrecks" have been found, most notably the Spanish galleon San José, discovered by Colombia in 2015 and now undergoing recovery efforts for its vast gold, silver, and emeralds, while the wreck of the RMS Republic, rumored to hold massive gold coin cargo, was located in 1981, though its billion-dollar treasure remains elusive despite salvage attempts, notes The Vineyard Gazette and Wikipedia.

Did Billions Dollar wreck find anything?

The 1987 salvage operation excavated the target area but did not yield any gold. Instead, the crew uncovered the ship's wine locker, finding hundreds of pre-1900 bottles of wine and champagne.

Has the Royal Merchant gold been found yet?

There was, in fact, a ship named The Royal Merchant that was lost at sea sailing from Spain in 1641, or around that time. Some suspect the ship, with its treasure of gold and silver coins, is on the seafloor near England, but it has never been found.

How much money did Mel Fisher get from the Atocha?

Mel Fisher's team recovered roughly $450 million in gold, silver, and emeralds from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, with a significant portion going to investors and the State of Florida after legal battles, but his company kept around 75% after paying out claims, making him very wealthy and a legend, though some investors felt shortchanged. 

Why hasn't the San José treasure been recovered?

According to Sea Search Armada, the search was abandoned after the Colombian government backed out of an agreement to split the proceeds from the treasure's recovery. The company subsequently mounted a lawsuit claiming their share of the money, which is still being arbitrated in the Colombian courts.

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Are there any skeletons left on the Titanic?

No, there are no skeletons left on the Titanic; the deep-sea environment, hungry scavengers, and corrosive saltwater dissolved organic matter, leaving behind only shoes and clothing in some spots where bodies once were, though tiny bone fragments might still exist. The cold, high pressure, and low oxygen quickly broke down flesh and bones, but the tannins in leather shoes protected them, which is why pairs of shoes are often found together, marking where victims perished, say experts like James Cameron and researchers.
 

What is the richest shipwreck still not found?

Flor de la Mar

Upon her return after the campaign in 1511, the leaky ship sank in a storm off the coast of Sumatra. She was said to be laden with riches equivalent to over $2 billion for the Portuguese king. Treasure hunters have spent millions attempting to find the wreckage but so far all have been in vain.

Who owns the salvage rights to the 1715 fleet?

In a press release, the company, called 1715 Fleet–Queens Jewels LLC, reported that the discovery had been made late last summer along the stretch of Southeast Florida known as the “Treasure Coast.” 1715 Fleet–Queens Jewels currently owns the exclusive salvage rights to the remains of the1715 Treasure Fleet.

Is the Atocha still being salvaged?

We continue to actively search for and recover the remaining lost treasures of the Atocha and the Santa Margarita while also searching for other yet to be discovered shipwrecks. Each precious piece of history we recover goes through an extensive conservation process in our state of the art conservation lab.

Can you dive the Atocha wreck?

Only investors are invited to dive the Atocha wreck site. Feel the thrill of searching for real Spanish treasure with our professional recovery team.

Can you keep gold you find in a shipwreck?

The law of finds

This law states the finder of valuable property to be entitled to the full monetary worth, so long as the property doesn't have a declared owner. In the case of a shipwreck, it should have been abandoned for a number of years, and the owner must not be actively searching for it.

Do the pogues get the gold from the Royal Merchant?

In Outer Banks season 1s ending, the Pogues have their gold from the Royal Merchant treasure hunt stolen by Ward Cameron, with season 2s Cross of Santo Domingo being stolen from the group by Rafe Cameron and Renfield.

What shipwreck has the most gold?

San José was a 64-gun galleon of the Spanish Navy. It was launched in 1698 and sank in battle off Barú Island, just south of Cartagena, Colombia, in 1708, while laden with gold, silver and emeralds worth about US$17 billion as of 2023.

Can I keep gold if I find it?

Whether you can keep gold you find depends on where you find it (public vs. private land) and what kind of gold it is (e.g., modern find vs. historical treasure), but generally, you must report significant finds on public land or potentially share with the property owner on private land, though "finders-keepers" often applies if the owner is unknown or it's clearly abandoned, but laws vary, requiring checking local regulations, especially for artifacts. 

What treasure is still missing from WWII?

Missing World War II treasures include iconic art like the Amber Room and masterpieces by Raphael, Manet, and Cézanne; vast amounts of looted gold and jewels; historical artifacts like the fossilized Peking Man; and legendary caches such as Yamashita's Gold, the Nazi Gold Train, and the sunken Awa Maru treasure, with most still lost in hidden locations or sunk at sea. 

What was the most expensive item lost on the Titanic?

They're down in the depths, with the Diana of Versailles sculpture, as well as the most expensive single item of property that was lost that night: a painting titled 'La Circassienne au bain' by French artist Merry-Joseph Blondel.

Did they ever find Captain Kidd's treasure?

Yes, parts of Captain Kidd's treasure have been found, most notably a large silver bar in Madagascar in 2015, believed to be from his ship, the Adventure Galley, plus some smaller finds at Gardiner's Island where he buried some loot. However, the legendary, vast fortune still eludes treasure hunters, with most of his riches (gold, jewels, coins) never recovered, leaving much of his treasure lost to legend and the sea.
 

How deep of water was the Atocha found in?

They were all that were left of 265 passengers and crew. Salvage attempts began immediately. The Atocha was found in 55 feet of water with the top of its mast in plain view.

What is the richest lost shipwreck?

The most valuable undiscovered shipwreck is widely considered to be the Spanish galleon San José, potentially holding $17 billion in gold, silver, and jewels, but the Portuguese ship Flor de la Mar (worth billions in gold) and the English trading ship Merchant Royal (nicknamed "El Dorado of the Seas," with billions in gold/silver) are also top contenders, with the Merchant Royal being particularly famous for sinking just off the UK coast, yet remaining unfound. 

How many treasure ships are still lost at sea?

There's no exact number for missing treasure ships, but an estimated 3 million shipwrecks are undiscovered, many holding immense riches, with only a tiny fraction (less than 1%) of all wrecks found. While many are everyday cargo, numerous famous, historically significant, and valuable wrecks, like the Flor de la Mar or Santa Maria, remain lost, representing potentially billions in lost treasure and history waiting to be found across the world's oceans.
 

Is it illegal to take things from the Titanic?

To enforce this agreement domestically, Congress passed Section 113 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017, making it illegal for any U.S. entity to explore, salvage, or disturb the Titanic wreck without permission from the Secretary of Commerce. The salvage rights of RMS Titanic Inc.

Can you keep treasure you find in the ocean?

You generally cannot just keep treasure found in the ocean; ownership depends heavily on location (U.S. vs. international waters), whether the wreck is declared abandoned, and national laws, with U.S. law often granting states ownership of wrecks in their territorial waters, requiring permits and potentially leading to legal battles, though the "law of finds" might apply in specific cases where ownership is truly relinquished. 

What is the most horrifying shipwreck?

Scariest shipwrecks often combine massive loss of life with haunting preservation, like the MV Doña Paz (deadliest peace-time sinking) or the eerie, intact bodies on the Salem Express, while others are terrifying due to their dangerous depths, ghostly legends, or preserved artifacts, such as the SS Thistlegorm (bombs still inside) or the mysterious, ancient Antikythera wreck. 

What is the holy grail of shipwrecks?

The "holy grail of shipwrecks" refers to the Spanish galleon San José, sunk in 1708 off Colombia's coast, renowned for its immense treasure of gold, silver, and emeralds, estimated to be worth billions, making it the ultimate prize for archaeologists and treasure hunters, though entangled in complex legal battles over ownership.
 

What is the most famous unfound treasure?

The Ark of the Covenant is an artifact which is believed to hold the Ten Commandments. The Ark of Covenant was held in Jerusalem until 586 BC but it was taken out and hidden following the Siege of Jerusalem and was never recovered.