Seventeenth-century coin blanks found on a remote Spanish island reveals evidence of a pirate counterfeiting workshop hidden in plain sight.

When famed pirates overtook a Portuguese ship in 1721 once laden with treasure (now valued over $138 million), the battle ...

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In the waters off Madagascar’s northeast coast, archaeologists say they have uncovered the final resting place of a ship ...

Between the treasure value and the ransom money, the haul would have been an "eye-watering treasure, even by pirate standards ...

The wreck now lies on the floor of a small harbor on the island of Nosy Boraha off the northeast coast of Madagascar, which ...

Science Archaeology Gold coins confirm ‘world’s richest shipwreck’ is 18th century Spanish galleon But who gets to claim the $17 billion treasure? By Andrew Paul Published Jun 11, 2025 10:30 ...

Fort Pierce salvor Eric Schmitt avoided trial by pleading no contest to charges related to selling three Spanish gold coins from the 1715 Fleet.

Science Archaeology Hikers discover nearly 600 gold coins dating back to 1808 The treasure trove is estimated to be worth over $340,000. By Andrew Paul Published Apr 30, 2025 2:55 PM EDT ...

Key West is such a wonderful Florida travel destination overflowing with sunshine and big dreams! But, did you know these fun ...

In November, state agents arrested Eric Schmitt, of Fort Pierce, after discovering 50 gold coins had been stolen in 2015 from the sunken 1715 Fleet.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (WKRC) - Dozens of gold coins that were stolen from a 300-year-old shipwreck have been recovered, with an estimated value of $1 million. A group of 11 Spanish treasure ships full ...