Non-Fleet related news including shipwrecks, treasure, hoards and finds from around the globe.
Not All Treasure is Gold and Silver
Frozen in Time: 32,000-year-old Woolly Rhino Found with Skin, Fur, and Organs Intact
Wreck of ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ Found Off California
The rediscovery of the vessel, which was captured by the Japanese for a time during World War II, highlights the potential of underwater autonomous vehicles to map the ocean floor. Link to the full article
Return to the Housatonic
The USS Housatonic, a blockader, has the distinction of being the first ship ever sunk by a submarine during war. It was part of the blockade of Charleston harbor during the Civil War. It was
This Day in History — September 1, 1985
The wreck of the RMS Titanic was discovered on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean on this day in history, September 1, 1985. The ship sank on April 15, 1912. | Fox News
Rare Russian Gold Ingot Has Fascinating History
Gold ingots/bars are captivating numismatic items. The old ones are not only intrinsically valuable they also have interesting histories. Who doesn’t know about the S.S. Central America? The legendary “Ship of Gold” with its cargo
Update: New National Geographic Series
Disney announced that the National Geographic documentary series, “Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal” is going to be coming to Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM EST. The original post can
More on the San Jose
Here is an update on the San Jose from the BBC. This wreck continues to tantalize the media as numerous news agencies follow the recovery of coins and artifacts from one of history’s most significant
A Fortune of Gold Coins Still Looms Tantalizingly Close to the Del Norte Coast
Here is an interesting article about one of my favorite shipwrecks, the Brother Jonathan. It is likely you will be hearing more about this shipwreck in the near future. The whole story surrounding the Brother
The Trouble with Treasure
Here is a very interesting story about treasure and all of the trouble that seems to go along with it at times. In this case some innocent people got mixed up in a sinister plot.