Non-Fleet related news including shipwrecks, treasure, hoards and finds from around the globe.
Enemy Vessel That Exploded During 1748 Battle May Have Been Found in North Carolina River
Image: Archaeologists from East Carolina University recently documented four 18th-century shipwrecks along the Cape Fear River shoreline. (ECU Program in Maritime Studies) La Fortuna, which attacked North Carolina port in King George’s War in 1748,
A Diver Stumbled Upon the Treasure of a Lifetime — and It May Point to a Hidden Shipwreck
Written by Greta Taubert A diver’s casual swim turned into an extraordinary discovery when a glint beneath the sea caught his eye. What started as a lone ancient coin led to uncovering a collection of
Devastating Fire Leads to Treasure Trove of Thousands of Artifacts Beneath Historic Tavern
Image: Archaeologists are uncovering artifacts beneath the floorboards of the historic Overfield Tavern, one of the oldest structures in Troy, Ohio. (@OverfieldTavernMuseum via Facebook) Archaeologists in Ohio are uncovering hidden pieces of early American history
A Record-Breaking $17.4 Billion Treasure Has Been Discovered, and Now Two Countries Are Battling for Ownership
The discovery of what experts claim to be the largest treasure in history has sent shockwaves through the archaeological and legal communities worldwide. Valued at an unprecedented 174 billion dollars, this extraordinary find has ignited
Mayor Sewell of Miami Becomes a Member of the Pieces of Eight Club — Miami Herald, 1935
The following story was written by Randy Lathrop, who is a diver, photographer, and author residing in Cocoa, Florida. In an effort to find a suitable image to go along with his story, my trusty colleague, Lenore,
This Florida Road Trip Takes You To 7 Easy-Access Shipwrecks
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring real shipwrecks without needing a deep-sea diving license or pirate map, this Florida road trip is calling your name. We’re talking about seven shipwrecks you can actually visit. Some
Documentary: The Hunt for the ‘Atocha’ — Florida’s $400 Million Shipwreck
FULL WALKTHROUGH COMING SOON. In 1622, the Spanish treasure galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha sank off the coast of Florida during a hurricane, taking with it over $400 million in gold, silver, and emeralds bound
Treasure Hunter’s Persistence Pays Off with Rare Spanish Coin Discovery on Nantucket Beach
Local metal detectorist boasts collection of over 300 historic coins By Andrea Margolis A mysterious 18th-century coin recently resurfaced on a beach in Nantucket, thanks to one determined metal detectorist. Hobbyist Travis Nichols found the
Couple Stunned as Tudor-Era Treasure Surfaces Beneath Their Backyard Garden
Image: The hoard’s 16th-century value was about the same as the price of an average rural home. (David Guest Numismatics) Treasure buried during English Reformation is headed to Swiss auction By Andrea Margolis, Fox News
Treasure Talk: Episode 9 The Rocks — Gold Dust & Nuggets
Check out Bob’s latest Treasure Talk: Episode 9 The Rocks — Gold Dust & Nuggets on Finest Known. Fleet Society member Bob Evans (member # 78) of SS Central America fame has embarked on a new project in