Ocean Facts
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On July 20, 1985 - 36 years ago - Mel Fisher discovered the shipwreck of the Nuestra Senora De Atocha off the Florida Keys. The cargo's value is estimated to be worth around $400 million. The treasure includes 24 tons of silver bullion, ingots, and coins, 125 gold bars and discs and 1,200 pounds silverware. Other items with great historical importance were recovered, like 20 bronze cannons, navigational instruments and Native American artifacts. it wasn't entirely sold as well, some of the artifacts are displayed at Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida.