HMS Victory (1744)
LocationEnglish Channel
Year1744
Depth62 m
Size1,921 tonnes
TypeFirst-rate ship of the line
About HMS Victory (1744)
Sank with all 1,150 crew in a storm. Was carrying 100,000 gold coins worth billions today. Found in 2008 by Odyssey Marine Exploration. The gold remains on the seabed amid legal disputes.
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