Finnish Archaeologists find Wreck of 15th Century Ship Laden with €50m Worth...

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An archaeological diving team in Finland said they have found the wreck of the Hanneke Wrome, which sank with valuable cargo and some 200 passengers and crew on November 20, 1468. Historic documents record the ship as carrying 10,000 gold coins, estimated to be worth around €50 million today.

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