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Welcome to the
World of Rockhounds Historical Treasurs
Here we will try and list hidden, sunken and found
treasures for your enjoyment.


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Tom Ashworth's Prospectors Cache - I started prospecting for gold in 1978 using a home built wooden sluice box and a gold pan. Didn't know much about mining back then, but had a lot of fun and caught a very bad case of "GOLD FEVER".

Dive For Treasure - In 1492 Columbus discovers the "New World" and a glittering fortune in gold, silver, jewels and precious gems. Over the next 300 years, Spanish treasure galleons sail from New World mines carrying a staggering $10 billion worth of cargoes to fill the coffers of the King of Spain. During this period, numerous treasure fleets suffered their fates in the torrents of full-blown hurricanes, striking without notice. Today, underwater explorers claim that the skeletal remains of shipwrecks may be located every 500 yards in the Caribbean and along Florida's east coast, otherwise known as the "Gold Coast". Of this $10 billion (17th century value) in precious cargo, researchers and historians claim that $500 million was lost. To date, only 10% has been recovered.

Treasure Hunting America - Most of these old treasures are from the mid 1800's! They are called Corkers, Aqua Medicines, & Bitters Bottles.
I have ancient Homeopathic vials, other embossed "Graduated" medicine bottles and some glass stoppers.

Jacque's Underwater Treasure Hunting - The 1715 Fleet sank in a hurricane on July 31st of that year and has been salvaged in modern times since the early 1960's by various treasure hunters. Only six of the twelve ships have been found in the shallow waters between Fort Pierce and Sebastian Inlet, Florida.

Oak Island Treasure - Oak Island covers an area of just 140 acres and is located off the eastern coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. It has long been the site of much speculation for treasure hunters worldwide, all ensnared by the promise of certain wealth. Many theories are in existence ranging from a pirate’s bounty of riches to the final resting place of the Holy Grail.

Oak Island - Six lives have been lost and millions of dollars spent trying to uncover the secrets of what has become known as the Money Pit. Still, no one knows what lies at the bottom, who built it or why. There are numerous theories but little proof.

Swede's Treasure Photos - A collection of treasure finds - great pictures and stories

Mel Fisher's Treasure Site - on our new site you have the opportunity to view some of these fabulous treasures from the sea, as well as own an original "Piece of History" or a recreation from the Atocha and other famous treasure galleons.



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