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$3 Billion Shipwreck Found Off Massachusetts Coast

Posted on February 8, 2012 by sarah

Some guys have all the luck! A Maine-based treasure hunter says he and his crew have discovered a sunken World War II-era ship carrying a trove of valuable platinum, gold and diamonds worth as much as $3 billion. The British … Continue reading →

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Boat Found After Drifting Across Atlantic for 3 Years

Posted on February 1, 2012 by sarah

Ever wonder what happens to all those boats that have to be abandoned? Not all of them sink. A small fishing boat lost off Massachusetts after its crew was thrown out in rough seas has been discovered near Spain more … Continue reading →

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Shipwreck Off South Africa Endangers Thousands of Penguins

Posted on March 29, 2011 by sarah

Whoever was on watch this day is in big trouble. Environmentalists and salvors are negotiating with the South African and British governments to provide a ship to launch a rescue operation at Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha chain, … Continue reading →

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