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Have you ever wondered how the greatest sunken treasure in history was uncovered? In 1622, the Spanish galleon Atocha was lost to a hurricane, taking with it half a billion dollars' worth of gold, silver, and emeralds. In this video, we take you through the incredible true story of Mel Fisher and his team, who spent 16 years using historical records, ingenious engineering, and sheer perseverance to uncover the most wanted sunken treasure in history.
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00:00 The Lost Treasure of the Atocha
01:01 Where Did The Atotcha Go Missing?
01:24 Atotcha Cargo Manifest
01:44 Who is Mel Fisher Treasure Hunter?
03:31 First Discovery: A 17th Century Anchor
03:51 Following a Trail of Treasure on the Ocean Floor
05:44 Uncovering The Atocha
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Written and animated by Ewan Cunningham (https://www.instagram.com/ewan_cee/)
With help from: Orkun Zengin
Music used in this video:
Ardie Son - Legends Arise
Last Snow - Hampus Naeselius
San Pedro - Sugoi
We Must Be Prepared - Brightarm Orchestra
Eternal Garden - Dan Henig
Lumine Wave - Violin Resonance
Suspension - Anna Dager
The Twelve Spies - Silver Maple
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