Non-Fleet related news including shipwrecks, treasure, hoards and finds from around the globe.

War Trophy From George Washington’s Army Discovered Amid British Shipwreck
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The simple sight of a button is usually something people take for granted, but to maritime archeologists in Florida, a recent discovery is nothing short of a historical treasure- a rare

Treasure Talk: Episode 3 Part 2 The treasure’s public debut
Check out Bob’s latest Treasure Talk: Episode 3 Part 2 The treasure’s public debut on Finest Known. Fleet Society member Bob Evans (member # 78) of SS Central America fame has embarked on a new

Treasure Talk: Episode 3 Part 1 My “Office” at Sea
Check out Bob’s latest Episode 3 Part 1 My “Office” at Sea on Finest Known. Fleet Society member Bob Evans (member # 78) of SS Central America fame has embarked on a new project in

Mystery of Jersey’s Celtic Treasure
Treasure & Maritime Mystery in Jersey. The World’s Largest Celtic Hoard. Out now in a Wreckwatch Magazine special issue for Spring 2025. And a Wreckwatch TV accompanying film. With 70,000 silver coins & 11 gold

A Short History of the C.S.S. Alabama – Avenging Angel of the Confederacy
Here is an interesting analysis of the C.S.S. Alabama. Built in 1862, she went on a 22-month-long rampage through three oceans, burning or capturing 64 merchant vessels and a Union warship. Ultimately, she was cornered

Pirates Competition
To celebrate the publication of the paperback of The Pirate King, it’s competition time. Wreckwatch TV is bringing you an exclusive chance to get your hands on the only hardback copies of The Pirate King

WW II Stolen Silver Found
Image by: Nowy Sacz Historical and Exploratory Association, “Experts found 103 silver items in total, ranging from cutlery to goblets.” In June 1941, the Nazis took hold of Nowy Sacz Royal Castle in Poland and

Allen Media Group Launches New Weekly One-Hour TV Series ‘Deep Water Salvage’
By Mark K. Miller, TVNewsCheck Allen Media Group (AMG) has set a “firm go” for the creation and launch of its 74th and newest HD television series, Deep Water Salvage. This syndicated one-hour weekly series highlights the

Treasure Talk: Episode 2 Part 2 The Amazing Gold Bars
… and to follow up, here is Part 2! On January 26, we posted an article, here, regarding Fleet Society member Bob Evans (member #78). At that time, we indicated Bob had started a blog called, “Treasure Talk: with

SS Pacific Located
Story by Front Page Detectives Staff Salvage Company Finds Location of One of the Worst Maritime Disasters, Ship Carried Gold Cargo Worth Millions 2025 marked the 150th anniversary of one of the worst maritime disasters ever