Top 14 Incredible (& Valuable) Undersea Treasures Ever Found

1. Treasure of Minjiang

Current Estimated Value: $44+ million* Year Vanished: 1646 Year Found: 2017 This treasure ship is thought to be one of many that belonged to Zhang Xianzhong, the Chinese peasant leader who spearheaded the insurrection against the Ming Dynasty, according to archaeologists. Zhang's ship is reported to have sunk near the Minjiang River after he was ambushed by soldiers while carrying his priceless cargo south.

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Treasure Minjiang: http://workandmoney.com Silver continued to wash up on the coast at this spot in the latter half of the 20th century, prompting the establishment of an archaeological investigation. The dig turned up almost 20,000 priceless artifacts, including swords, jewelry, and gold and silver pieces.

2. The Endeavor of HMS

Value Estimate for Present Day: Not Sure When It Disappeared: Late 1700s Discovered Year: 2018. Every history lesson has included the British explorer Captain James Cook, whose renowned HMS Endeavor, the ship he used on his historic journey to Australia, is almost certainly familiar to you. Arthrologists have been searching for the remnants of one of the most renowned ships in global military history for the better part of the past twenty years.

HMS Victory ©Volgi Library/Alam Nevertheless, neither Australia nor the US have agreed on the precise history of this particular warship, despite its significance. As of now, US authorities maintain that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the discovered wreckage is that of HMS Endeavor. The inquiry into the situation is still ongoing.