The Top 12 Most Incredible (& Profitable) Underwater Finds Ever

3. Pavlopetri: The Lost City

Value Estimate Present: Unknown It disappeared in the year 1000 B.C. Discovered in 1967 One of the oldest underwater lost cities in the world is Pavlopetri, which lies beneath the sea off the Greek coast of Laconia. The town of Pavlopetri is the oldest in the Mediterranean and is distinctive in that it has an entire town layout with streets, buildings, and tombs. The town design is still in place, even though the buildings have been worn down over time by the water.

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The Lost City of Pavlopetri, Facebook.com, and Tamas Lamping Three significant earthquakes caused Pavlopetri to sink in 1000 B.C. The lost city was found in 1967 by Nicholas Flemming and a group of archaeologists from Cambridge University. Despite being designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, thrill-seeking tourists who are looking to find mementos continue to pose a threat to Pavlopetri.

4. The Pulaski

Value Estimate Present: Unknown Year Vanished: 1838 Year Found: 2018 Not all vintage ships that float by the breeze are lost to the sea. Even steamships like the Pulaski are vulnerable to damage. The ship experienced an explosion in 1838 while sailing off the coast of North Carolina.

The Pulaski on Pinterest and @yumhubpets Since the Pulaski was a passenger ship rather than a freight ship, there wasn't much treasure found in the wreck, or so people believed. Divers were startled to discover an elaborately adorned gold watch lingering nearby, possibly belonging to one of the unfortunate passengers, when the debris was eventually discovered in 2018. Something like this isn't available on eBay.