Is there still treasure in the Florida Keys?

Is there still treasure in the Florida Keys?

It was lost until 1985, when Mel Fisher’s Treasures discovered the broken front portion and millions of dollars of sunken treasures. Yet the rear sterncastle of the ship remains lost and still may contain 120,000 silver coins, 10,000 gold coins, and emeralds buried in the sands.

Are they still finding treasure from the Atocha?

Diver Jacob Bell found his first piece of eight and another piece of eight was recovered by one of the investors. Several other artifacts were also recovered. Mel Fisher’s Treasures team continues to hunt for the remaining Atocha and Margarita treasures.

Can you dive for treasure in Florida?

Today, Florida’s Treasure Coast is “the only place in the country where … average people can live their dream of finding sunken treasure,” says treasure hunter Brent Brisben, who bought salvage rights from Fisher to waters he searches today off Sebastian Inlet.

Who found treasure in Key West?

Mel Fisher
Mel Fisher and his crew struck gold — and silver, emeralds and more — on July 20, 1985, after 16 years of searching for the fortune held by the Spanish galleon. Known as “the golden crew,” Fisher’s divers found $400 million worth of sunken treasure held by the Atocha.

Is there gold in Florida beaches?

Sebastian Inlet is at the center of what’s known as the Treasure Coast, and prime sites for searching for gold stretch several miles north and south. Vero Beach, Bonsteel Park, Melbourne Beach, Aquarina Beach, Wabasso Beach and Pepper Park Beach are places worth searching.

Is there any buried treasure in Florida?

Buried treasure in Florida is not just along the famed treasure coast where hundreds of Spanish Galleons wrecked, and now are coughing up loads of gold and silver during and after violent storms. Florida is one of those States that has hundreds of other treasures hidden throughout the State.

How much gold did Mel Fisher find?

Mel Fisher and his crew struck gold — and silver, emeralds and more — on July 20, 1985, after 16 years of searching for the fortune held by the Spanish galleon. Known as “the golden crew,” Fisher’s divers found $400 million worth of sunken treasure held by the Atocha. Fisher’s motto was, “Today’s the day!”

Can you keep treasure if you find it?

In the U.S., laws vary by state, but the general conclusion is that going treasure hunting is often a waste of time because you likely can’t keep it. The Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 states that any “archaeological resources” found on the land of the state belong to the government.

What was the first coin pulled from the Key West shipwreck?

This silver coin and gold coin were discovered by divers with Mel Fisher’s Treasures on July 16, 2021, at a historic shipwreck off Key West. It was the first gold coin pulled from the shipwreck in 20 years. Amy Tripp Mel Fisher’s Treasures Then it was back to hunting for more.

What is the rarest coin ever found in Key West?

Zach Moore, a diver and engineer for Mel Fisher’s Treasures in Key West, holds the rare gold coin he found July 16, 2021, while searching the wreck of a Spanish galleon that sank in 1622. Amy Tripp Provided by Mel Fisher’s Treasures

Are there people out there searching for Lost Treasure?

You know, the kind of guys that Matthew McConaughey and Steve Zahn played in Sahara – guys who jet around the world looking for sunken ships, ancient sites, and even buried pirate treasure. There are plenty of professionals, dedicated amateurs and even outright nutjobs out there searching for lost treasure right now.

How did they find the Lost Treasure in the Titanic?

This particular lost treasure consists of a bunch of silver coins, ingots and even pieces of jewelry. In classic lost treasure fashion, it was found inside a lead box in 1840 when workmen dug into a river embankment they were shoring up and struck gold (well, silver).