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New treasures of the Spanish galleon 366 years after the sinking

In 1656, the Spanish ship Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas (Our Lady of Wonders) was wrecked on the west side of Little Bahama Bank about 70 km off the coast. It was literally stuffed with treasure, which is why it was repeatedly plundered by various societies and wild expeditions over the following centuries. When another expedition went to the site recently, few imagined there was anything left on the seabed...

USS Nevada

About 120 kilometres southwest of Pearl Harbor, underwater archaeologists have discovered the wreck of the legendary USS Nevada. It served in the US Navy for 35 years, eventually sinking after nuclear testing.

7. 5. 1765

7 May 1765 HMS Victory was launched

An incredible 255 HMS Victory are in the service of the British Navy. She took part in both the Battle of Trafgar and the Battle of Cape St Vincent. She was launched on May 7, 1765.

29. 3. 1941

29.3 1941 Battle of Matapan

The greatest naval battle of the Second World War in the Mediterranean Sea is considered to be the Battle of Matapan. The British used an intelligence advantage to "scatter" the Italian fleet. The fighting lasted three days, ending on 29 March 1941.

I-52 Golden Submarine

I-52, also known as the Golden Submarine because of its latest cargo. However, the gold she carried in payment for technology and war materials never made it to occupied France.

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