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Gold chains found in the wreck were used to denote status and wealth23 views
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Gold bar of the Atocha26 viewsThis display lets you actually touch and hold a gold bar found in the Atocha. It is over 350 years old and rather heavy. Can you imagine the weight of thousands of these in the cargo hold? Worth around $15,000.
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Valuable jewelry is also often found in wrecks25 views
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Poison cup24 viewsTo keep from being poisoned by enemies, this cup was used with a container inside for the round objects which absorbed or counteracted the arsenic.
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Florida State siezes Mel Fisher's treasure for 7 year court fight23 views
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Ship room heater22 viewsA small fire burned in metal boxes like this to heat the quarters
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Ooh baby!21 views
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Stirrups for saddles were invented in China?21 views
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