Dive into Fortune: 11 Unbelievable (& Profitable) Underwater Discoveries That'll Leave You in Awe

10. Turtles

The Tortugas Shipwreck: Sunken Wealth in the Keys Estimated Value: $251,000* Year Lost: 1622 Year Found: 2013 Not all underwater treasures are gold. In 1622, a shipwreck near the Florida Keys sent valuable cargo to the ocean floor. In 2013, Odyssey Marine Exploration recovered the remains from 1,329 feet deep.

The Tortugas Shipwreck: A Deep-Sea Breakthrough This pioneering recovery brought up pottery, pearls, gold, silver, indigo, tobacco, and scarlet dye. The total value of the find reached $251,000, marking a milestone in deep-sea exploration.

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