Plunge into Wealth: 11 Stunning Underwater Finds That Amaze & Profit

2. The Shipwreck at Salcombe

The Salcombe Shipwreck: Hidden Gold Unearthed Estimated Value: $800 million* Era Lost: Mid to Late 1600s Discovered: 1994 The Salcombe shipwreck marks the biggest discovery of Moroccan gold in history. First thought to be merely a “cannon site” in 1992, a sudden seabed shift two years later unveiled a staggering fortune. This shocking find has reignited passion for underwater archaeology and the allure of buried treasure.

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The Salcombe Shipwreck: Riches of History Among the haul were hundreds of jewelry pieces from 1510 to 1636, plus axes, swords, ancient tools, and Bronze Age ornaments. This incredible bounty has made the Salcombe site one of the most lucrative underwater treasures ever found.