36 Extraordinary Treasures THAT WERE Discovered By Ordinary People

The Esmeralda

In 2016, the oldest shipwreck from Europe’s Age of Exploration was authenticated. Vasco da Gama’s Esmeralda, which was wrecked in a storm in 1503 was recovered.  It was originally found in 1998 but it was not excavated until two decades. The ship bell, rare coins, and other artifacts helped in identifying the Ship.