📰 2016 Report: In 2008, diamond miners near Oranjemund, Namibia, discovered the ‘Bom Jesus,’ a Portuguese ship lost since 1533. Buried under the sand and revealed after a lake was drained, the ship contained treasures valued at £9 million (approximately $11 million in 2024 rates), including gold. The discovery ranged from astrolabes to Spanish coins, underscoring the ship’s historical and financial significance. Its rarity and preservation make this find monumental. Full story and images ☟

📽️ 2015 Report: In 1985, the 'Atocha'—a rare 1620 Spanish galleon carrying 40 tons of gold, silver, and gems—was discovered off the coast of Florida, USA, with an estimated value of $500 million. Explore the museum and its treasures in a two-minute YouTube tour by IBTimes UK ☟

📰 📽️ 2024 Report: Colombia declared a 'protected archaeological area' around the San Jose galleon—a historical shipwreck that sank off the coast of Cartagena in 1708. Laden with a treasure trove of gold, silver, and emeralds estimated to be worth billions, the ship lies in a secret location deep in the Caribbean Sea. Colombia’s designation of the area as a 'protected archaeological site' seeks to address ongoing legal disputes, reinforce its claim to the treasure, provide a legal framework for preservation, and lay the groundwork for dispute resolution. Full story, video, and images ☟