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

5. The Atocha

Estimated Current Value: $450 million* Disappeared in 1622; Found in 1985 Discovering a highly sought-after wreck is similar to winning the lottery for adventurers and treasure seekers, but it usually requires more work. When the Atocha was caught up in a hurricane in 1622, it was scheduled to deliver a heavy cargo of extraordinarily expensive diamonds, gold, and other goods to Spain.

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Pinterest/TThe Atocha @topmisterios Sadly, the ship sank like a stone since it was unable to withstand the severe weather. The Atocha was eventually found in 1985, hundreds of years later, on the ocean floor close to Key West, Florida. A large portion of the haul, which was estimated to be worth $450 million, was still in place. In context, that represents a greater value than Sony star J-Lo.

6. The ship Titanic

Current Est. Value: Incalculable The Year Was Lost: 1912 Discovered in 1985 One of the most well-known ships in history unfortunately became well-known due to the extreme tragedy of its first trip. Famously, the Titanic sailed in 1912, but somewhere in the North Atlantic, it ran into an iceberg and sank. Over the years, many have attempted to find the wreck, but nobody has been successful until 1985.

@sarahhitee14, Pinterest, and The Titanic The world is still fascinated by this amazing discovery. The wreck's artifacts have brought in hundreds of millions of dollars at auction over the years, but the true value of this treasure lies in its historical significance, which renders it absolutely priceless. More details regarding the ship were covered by director James Cameron in a 2021 Disney documentary.