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I like to believe that for every idjit that finds a treasure (of any description) and tells the World (eg: gummint) about it, there are ten that keep their traps shut.

I know I did. OOP.
 
I remember reading about the Atocha and how Mel Fisher went on the Tonight Show wearing gold treasure from the shipwreck. Upon which Florida said "it's ours." Took a while and the supreme court but Mel won in the end.

From the link:

Following the discovery, Mel Fisher appeared on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" wearing one of the enormous gold chains from the wreck. With the State of Florida thus alerted to the discovery, the state claimed title to the wreck and insisted that Fisher give 25% of the treasure to the state.

 

Famous $1.3 Million Treasure Full Of Gold Auctioned Off​

Jan 20, 2024

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Secrets of 17th Century Shipwrecks: Pirate Silver!​

Dive into the captivating world of 17th century shipwrecks and pirate silver with Shawn Rich from Tortuga Trading! Join us as we explore a fascinating exhibit showcasing antique arms, armor, and treasures from history. Don't miss out on this thrilling journey through the secrets of the past - subscribe for more adventures!

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Here's part 2:

Rare Pirate Silver Coins: Secrets of Shipwrecks Part 2!

 



 

12 BIGGEST Gold Nuggets In The WORLD!!​

Apr 13, 2024 #goldnuggets #goldminers #goldnugget

This video is not what I usually do for video stories. However I feel that if you like old, abandoned mines and ghost towns that were once old gold mining towns, you'll be a fan of big gold nuggets.
In this video we take a quick look at 12 of the world's largest gold nuggets ever found.
Most of these nuggets were found in Australia however there are nuggets from the USA and from Russia as well.
I hope you enjoy this video.

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Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@oldlostminer/videos
 



 

A company that hauled $43 million in silver bars from the 'Indian Titanic' wasn't even given a salvage fee by a court​

  • A salvage company has lost a legal battle with South Africa over $43 million in shipwrecked silver.
  • The company claimed it was due a salvage fee from the country for hauling up the treasure.
  • The case highlights the complex legal wranglings that surround shipwrecks and salvage rights.
A company that hauled 2,364 silver bars from a shipwreck on the ocean floor has lost a legal case with the South African government over the treasure.

A UK Supreme Court judgment, seen by Business Insider, ruled that salvage company Argentum Exploration doesn't have a salvage fee claim for recovering $43 million of silver from the wreck of the SS Tilawa.

Argentum Exploration is majority-owned by British hedge fund manager Paul Marshall.

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