Treasures From the Deep: Remarkable Shipwreck Artifacts

AdobeStock/HN WorksTrash became treasure when eleven Spanish ships were overtaken by a hurricane off the coast of Florida over 300 years ago. The ships were homebound to Spain to deliver treasures equaling 14 million pesos acquired from the then-colonies in Cuba, including precious gems, gold, silver, coins, and jewelry.Square emerald-cut emerald from the Nuestra
Señora de Atocha. Sold for $1.2 million. Courtesy Sothebys.They were tasked with acquiring these precious goods for the Spanish