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

2. The Shipwreck at Salcombe

The Salcombe Shipwreck: Sunken Riches Revealed Estimated Value: $800 million* Era Lost: Mid to Late 1600s Discovered: 1994 The Salcombe shipwreck is the site of the largest Moroccan gold find ever recorded. Initially dismissed as just a “cannon site” in 1992, a dramatic shift in the seabed two years later exposed a hidden fortune. This unexpected revelation has sparked new interest in underwater archaeology and the mysteries of lost treasure.

The Salcombe Shipwreck: A Trove of the Past Among the discoveries were hundreds of pieces of jewelry dating from 1510 to 1636, as well as axes, swords, ancient tools, and decorations from the Bronze Age. This extraordinary cache has transformed the Salcombe site into one of the world’s most valuable underwater treasures.