Non-Fleet related news including shipwrecks, treasure, hoards and finds from around the globe.
Faulty Metal Detector Leads to Record-Breaking Gold Nugget Discovery
Image: The nugget is believed to be the largest ever discovered in England, although larger pieces of gold have been found in Wales and Scotland. Mullock Jones Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho The discovery occurred
Archaeologists Just Found the Largest and Most Advanced Medieval Cargo Ship Ever
Image: The cog, named Svælget 2, is exceptionally well-preserved. The photo shows a ‘deadeye’ used to adjust the ship’s rigging. Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde By Maria Mocerino The Viking Ship Museum in Denmark recently
See Some of the Most Unique Items Ever Found on a Shipwreck Lost at Sea
Image: Images of the remains of the royal ship, Kronan. The Kronan sank in 1676 off the coast of Sweden after a battle again the Danish-Dutch Fleet. (Kalmar County Museum / FOX Weather) When thinking
Suitcase Stored in a Bank Vault for a Century Reveals Lost Hapsburg Jewels
By Adrian Villellas A forgotten suitcase in a Canadian bank vault, opened after more than 100 years, contained famous royal jewels and treasures believed to have been lost forever. This was the private jewel collection
Military Discovery Miles Below Sea Surface Has Archaeologists Stunned
Image: Ceramic pots and jugs can be seen on the seabed in the first footage of the Camarat 4, off the coast of Ramatuelle, in June 2025. By Jasmine Laws Details have been emerging about
Fabergé Pendant Recovered From Man Who Ate It
Image: A miniature Fabergé egg following its recovery. Photo: New Zealand Police An accused thief held in custody since swallowing a valuable Fabergé pendant has, after six days, returned the miniature treasure. His bowels yielded the James Bond-themed
Long-Lost ‘King of American Coins’ Could Be Worth $5 million, Auction House Says
Image: The finest 1804 silver dollar, now the 16th known to exist, will be auctioned Dec. 9. (Stack’s Bowers Galleries) By Jeremy Tanner (NEXSTAR) – One of the most coveted, rare coins ever struck by the
Hikers Stumble Upon One of Europe’s Most Remarkable Hidden Gold Treasures—Nearly 600 Coins and Personal Objects Shrouded in Historical Mystery
Image: © Dixie Sun News – Hikers stumble upon one of Europe’s most remarkable hidden gold treasures—nearly 600 coins and personal objects shrouded in historical mystery By Joe Turner Imagine taking a casual winter hike
The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks Just Yielded Its First Treasure, With $17 Billion Still Under the Sea
Image: joecicak//Getty Images Included in the haul is a cannon, two porcelain cups, and three gold and bronze coins. By Tim Newcomb The hauling up of the world’s most valuable shipwreck has to start somewhere. So crews
Wreckwatch TV: SUNKEN MYSTERIES: Antikythera’s Shipwrecked Museum of Greek/Ancient Statues
We’re super excited to announce the launch of Sunken Mysteries on Wreckwatch TV. In this series, we’ll cover shipwrecks, finds, and incredible stories from across the seven seas. Watch here. The first episode out now