1623 Lost Galleon: The Hunt For The World's Most Valuable Shipwreck | Myth Hunters

Mel Fisher dedicates his entire life and savings to finding the Spanish galleon, Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Can his optimism prevail where the odds are against him?
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[@BuccaneerBlake]

I’m part of Mel Fishers crew down in Key West and we’re still finding treasure! We’re on a trail of iron spikes and silver coins right now! There’s still so much out here!

[@kevinbuda7087]

dude! thats so cool! At the costa rica gold museum in a massive vault on display are mayan artifacts that never got melted down. When the conquistadores arrived they found warriors running around adorned in gold! Jackpot! those mayan were crazy about gold. there was a flourishing market in both gold and the slaves that mined it. They would move rivers and dig down 17 feet to get at it. I studies maps of mines,rivers,marine alluvials...I believe this; the bank of costa rica is really the government.the bioreserve gig is really a cover for their gold operation and those poachers? hired by the bank! I believe that country is so full of non reported gold... Mayans,conquistadores,hurricanes...what you are on top of is boggling. A sure-thing gold and silver mine. treasure must fill your mind!

[@NYC_Pizzaman]

That’s sounds like a blast! Have fun and stay safe!

[@jritechnology]

Redondo Beach native here. Mel is still a legend here. RIP Dirk and Angel.

[@patrickguillory-yy2gu]

I wish this documentary would have lasted forever, I enjoyed this❤.

[@LoganJohnson-lm2bh]

Well his son is still at it maybe there will be more

[@Aranjuez44]

OHHH, SO DO I !!!! I SO WISH I COULD JOIN IN THAT TREASURE SEARCH!!😀👍

[@theplamaser]

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[@johnnybingstrom2427]

Amazing and super exciting story for the Greatest search in history👏🌟💫☀️😀💸💸💸💸🥂🥂🥂

[@asburycollins9182]

If i was already rich i would spend most of my money searching for treasures. Not to become richer but just for the adventure of it

[@robertmaybeth3434]

OK maybe you understand it, but I'm still baffled at why the Lagina brothers are spending millions of dollars plus years digging up one billion buckets of dirt from Oak Island. Seems to me all they mainly find is more dirt.

[@lisadolan689]

Oak Island.

[@lisadolan689]

@@robertmaybeth3434they’re having fun

[@nancymilawski1048]

​@@robertmaybeth3434they are also finding wood. They are also trying to figure out what was constructed there in the swamp, when and by who.

[@nancymilawski1048]

Yes and there were 2 other ships that sank at the same time.

[@Jebbie1976]

This story is practically BEGGING to be made into a feature film!!

[@spirithope]

❤❤😂❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@robertliepe6766]

💯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rlopez11-11]

How? Why? What story?

[@japponica]

There is a film already about this many years ago

[@robertmaybeth3434]

@@rlopez11-11 Story of how Mel Fisher found the Atocha's incredible treasure of the gold and silver worth billions, in the unforgiving ocean, with only 400 year old Spanish records as a guide, it's incredible really, but oh what a tragic price Fisher paid to find it.

[@scarlettg6136]

This is a wonderful chronicle of a dream, with lifelong perseverance, ingenuity, tragedy, and glory. So glad I watched.❤❤❤

[@texaswader]

Mel showed that long gold chain to a friend of mine in either Bermuda or the Bahamas and my friend became an investor. I have a 4 Reales coin that he gave me that came from the wreck. What a great documentary...wouldn't we all have loved to have been a part of that discovery?

[@davidm4160]

Truly one of the greatest stories of all time.

[@Cobbmtngirl]

It must be extremely difficult to find uncut emeralds on the sea floor! Great story, thanks.

[@Bruceless]

I was thinking exactly the same! You'd just keep burying the gems every thrust of the props!

[@xandersmith6619]

They use vacuum pumps to suck up debris and cull out whatever is not treasure. There are many other ways but this is more effective.

[@davidnorth3411]

This story is a treasure for all to visit , laugh and cry , it’s bitter sweet , as life

[@charlesharbin8641]

I loved this story. I'm still beaming every time I think of it. I'm so happy for this family and especially Mell , the man who knew he could , had the determination and drive to follow his dream and lived to enjoy his success. ❤❤❤

[@guitarsoundsaround]

Amazing story! I didn’t realize they could use metal detectors in the water. The amount of artifacts they gathered must be incredible. Super cool old treasures!

[@maxsands3861]

I watch stories of Mel Fisher and the Atocha every spring when the weather here in Michigan starts to warm up. I dive here looking for rings and jewelry every summer, of course it is nothing like this by any stretch but every time I find a gold ring or necklace I'm on cloud nine for a week! Metal detecting underwater or land is a great hobby!

[@ethansmith8813]

You too? I love me a good lake Huron free dive

[@TexasPlugRiches]

A wonderful hobby that I wish I had discovered earlier in life!

[@maxsands3861]

@@TexasPlugRiches Me too! Good luck out there TexasPlugRiches!

[@pjhunton]

Why isnt there a movie of this story, surely it needs to be made

[@seeDiersoilcrossrowds]

Making a great movie is like hunting for success which depends on how much you have invested in such a great treasure hunt... Box office smash or box office flop.

[@dandeehart9553]

Because the stars of this story are not the correct ideological ’’D.E.I.’’ color. 😒.

[@bentleyrainwater7734]

The Matthew McConaughey movie Fool's Gold was kind inspired by Mel and the treasure shown at the end of the movie was from Mel's museum.

[@craigbosko2229]

THERE WAS A MOVIE BASED ON THE ACHOA (sorry my spelling is off) AND YOU CAN STILL BUY THE MOVIE ON DVD , THE NAME OF THE MOVIE : THE DEEP w/ NICK NOLTY, JACKLYN SMITH AND ROBERT SHAW , EXCELLENT SUPERB MOVIE, THE KIND OF MOVIE THAT YOU NEVER GET TIRED OF, YOU CAN KEEP WATCHING IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN.ROBERT SHAW IS PROTRAYING MEL FISHER.IV'E ALWAYS LOVED MOVIE'S WHEN THEY SHOW UNDERWATER DIVING, SUNKEN TREASURE, IT'S A TOTALLY DIFFERENT WORLD WHEN DIVING IN THE OCEAN.ANOTHER MOVIE ACTOR IN THE MOVIE IS,LOU GUSSET JR.

[@brian3971]

@@craigbosko2229 you don't need to yell

[@jaythom1233]

After seeing so many videos where guys come up empty handed, it’s nice to see one about a guy who’s actually found treasures

[@AndrewLee-cg6uk]

i love timeline docs this has to be one of the best youtube channels

[@TimboSlice-r5k]

Finally a documentary about Mel Fisher. Only it's named after something else.

[@Ickie71]

this is so olde!this is not new and weve alls een this plenty of times,its boring now.

[@michaelcheli5842]

Mell earned every bit of his treasure find. If not for Mells innovation and perserverance, the treasure would still be laying on the bottom of the ocean. Congratulations to Mells family on the incredible find.

[@yiannimil1]

How did that help society? Grave robbers are not contributing citizens!

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

@@yiannimil1: Because it shows history. Do you think the dead care about being disturbed? Re-think your comment.

[@Ambassador_Gkar]

@@yiannimil1 Humanity HAS committed that act, for millennia! Who do you think stole all the Egyptian artefacts/treasure, from burial sites 🤨 What about the Spanish who not only committed genocide, against the South American Peoples, in the form of giving them smallpox, but also by large scale murder, all for THEIR treasures! What a moron!

[@Ambassador_Gkar]

@@yiannimil1 👎👎👎

[@Frank-qs3pe]

I live on the Treasure coast here in Florida . The best time to go looking is right after a hurricane on the beach.

[@patrickmanasco5905]

Better in the water but not allowed

[@Chamonix.frequently]

I think everyone knows that much anyway , tell everyone where it's all at because it's certainly not in CA !

[@guitarsoundsaround]

I didn’t realize how many ships were lost to weather like that. It’s always cool finding old treasures.❤

[@danielyoung2487]

A wonderful film!! I myself had dreams of treasure hunting. As a child my next door neighbor was in the coast guard off of Florida. He told me of times when they were flying helicopters they could see canons on the sea bed in shallow waters. I temember to this day how wonderful that must have been... Thank you for this great film Dan Young Denver CO

[@katehorrell8732]

I have a small "piece of eight" that I bought from the Atocha for $ 75 over 25 yrs ago. It is about the size of a quarter with gold dolphins around the top. It was appraised 5 yrs ago for $400, I wished I could have bought a bigger one like the divers wear in this show

[@DillonDaVillain222]

Still just having one at all is awesome anyway!

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

That's still a fair few Mc Happy Meals

[@worthyland4104]

Want to sell it?

[@katehorrell8732]

@@worthyland4104 nope sorry

[@michaelcheli5842]

You're still very fortunate to have a piece of the original treasure..

[@MariosEngineeringCave]

I'm happy for the Fisher-Family, that they could keep the treasure and didn't had to give it back to Spain, as others had to... What a great story over such a long period! Well done, you deserve it!

[@Davidnerfz]

Its one of those documentaries that leaves you satisfied. ❤

[@Footer_87]

This is one of the best stories i have ever heard.

[@chasinglegends9413]

Every time I watch this it's an inspiration to go treasure hunting.

[@carlitobunz]

This is awesome! I grew up in Sebastian FL and went to elementary school with Mel’s grandson. The treasure museum on US1 is incredible. What a dream come true

[@bobobaggins2034]

Nobody talkin about the bronze cannons. I wanna see those bad boys. Also must be worth a fortune.

[@jameskelly7782]

Today is the day!.....thank you Mr. Fisher!!!! You are my inspiration!

[@spirithope]

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[@rlopez11-11]

When? Where?

[@philipketchell8369]

This is the stuff I love to see, absolutely brilliant..

[@emiliog.4432]

Yes! The flux gate magnetometer. The pre cursor to the flux capacitor.

[@richierich440007]

Correct and the only thing that came to mind when I heard it 🥳 Bravo, touché 🤺

[@rpalmer274]

Hahaha

[@dionbryant330]

🤣

[@andrewmckeown6786]

"Marty. I told you!" "emiliog knows about 'the flux capacitor'!" "If we dont make contact, we risk being stuck in 2021...Forever!!!" "We Just Can't Risk It!!

[@jibinc.alabado6075]

1.21 gigawatts!😂

[@chainesaw]

❤ This story is the best, most inspiring ,entertaining show ever. Rest in peace, brothers.

[@svenmartin840]

The real life Indy Jones. Thank you Mr Fisher and sons. For finding this for everyone to see.

[@savapantic8735]

Don’t forget his daughter Taffi

[@susancady2581]

What a wonderful story! Thank you.

[@roselightinstorms727]

Congratulations🎉 sorry for your loss may they rest in peace❤

[@MartiniPinball]

The discipline, patience and courage needed to stick with hunting treasure after years of comming up empty is the real inspiration of this story

[@Peter-s7m]

Even today, many years after, this is still the greatest treasure hunt story of all time. And I do believe they're still at it today because there's still allot of Atocha treasure yet not found...

[@patrickguillory-yy2gu]

So happy you guys shared your story ❤

[@mikebelisle4896]

You would almost think that the crew threw overboard all the weight they could to keep it afloat.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

That's an amazing thought, maybe they did that.

[@dgcaz1]

I was actually thinking that maybe they dumped a few cannons to keep the ship from floundering. The one thing that wasn't mentioned but I'm curious about: how did they keep treasure seekers from heading out and stealing whatever they could find. Because it didn't seem like they were quiet about the find. They announced it on the radio for God's sake. Dad get to work we've found it must have polarized the entire town lol. 😮😮😮

[@johnwarren-u7x]

Mel Fisher has been my hero since I was about 10 years old,I,m 57 years old now I remember when the state of Florida was trying to take it from him,when he lost his son when he found the mother load,when they came out with the movie jaws, that ended my dreams of finding underwater treasures,but when I watch the doctorminary of Mel it sure gets me going

[@stephanieparker1250]

Disappointed Mel’s wife was only mentioned once.. just to say that she’s his wife. She played a big part of the success of the team and selflessly dedicated herself to supporting and taking care of not only the family but all the young divers on the team.

[@bigtalljimm]

I'm ok with it

[@patrickmanasco5905]

I almost agree but it’s abt the treasure not Mel, he’s just the main focus cuz he was the one discovering it…

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

Ok Stephen, get back in the kitchen

[@StevenMiller-cx4rr]

So she did what she agreed to do?

[@stephanieparker1250]

@@StevenMiller-cx4rr like everyone else on the team did?

[@shanna_m]

Favorite episode by far.

[@decisions7207]

They didn't mention how they had to fight Florida for years over the treasure, and won. I also didn't see a picture of the beautiful Emerald encrusted gold cross that they found on the wreck. From what I read years ago someone made a replica of it went into their Museum took the real one out of the case and put the fake one in. I never heard if it was ever found or not.

[@lovelyj241]

Wow

[@guitarsoundsaround]

Wow! Cool they have a museum too!

[@chetgibson267]

All that time , energy and even the loss of loved ones, and someone steals a piece of it..

[@thomasmagda4580]

I was just at the museum. It’s there.

[@thomasmagda4580]

@@guitarsoundsaroundkey west

[@chetgibson267]

GREAT documentary !!!! Can't believe they found it 10 years to the day of his son's accident. Also Beyond Oak Island goes out with Mels grandson (whos supercool). They are still searching to this day.

[@bogtrottername7001]

I'm sure the Conquistadors attained all this fairly & in good faith. Imagine if all that artwork done by the indigenous metal craftsmen hadn't been melted down into easily handled bars !!! What would we see that we might learn from ?

[@guitarsoundsaround]

Truly fastinating how they made such treasures and crafts with limited technology. Indeed beautiful artwork and artifacts.

[@ryanvlk1102]

I’m sorry for all of you loss! But I’m so happy you kept going

[@JetLagRecords]

Timeline - World History Documentaries, I really enjoyed watching this, so I hit the like button!

[@darrindawson5233]

For all the people asking about a movie there is a movie about this great find. Dreams of Gold : The mel fisher story

[@chris.asi_romeo]

Excellent documentary 💯👏

[@cdfdesantis699]

Not too many people with that kind of stick-to-it-tiveness. He & his team deserved to realize their dream.

[@Slyfox1775]

Wow they had deadly hurricanes back then I thought it was just global warm ! 😝

[@jilltagmorris]

Excellent program 😊

[@spokes28]

I read the book a few years ago. This is a great story.

[@dcat663]

What’s the name of the book? I love this story

[@spokes28]

@@dcat663 Treasure of the Atocha, by R. Duncan Mathewson III, with forward by Mel Fisher.

[@paulwhite9275]

What an amazing story, thank you

[@PeteyBombay]

A very good story and wonderfully told!!! This was a great video!!!

[@juanm9182]

That was Aztec Gold and treasure!!!👍🏼💯

[@TheDarthSoldier]

First rule of treasure hunting. If you find a hoard, don't tell anyone anything ever.

[@dannylong6301]

Now that was worth watching incredible findings.

[@johntillotson4254]

Great story

[@0Pay_it_Forward0]

What an incredible story!

[@LindaCasey]

Absolutely thrilling

[@melaninfactor7857]

The 85 cents I found in the sofa seems much less significant now🤭

[@nenge_mboko]

Just follow the crease in the fabric and you just may find the legendary candy bar. Today is the PayDay!

[@danbeard8319]

22:36 175000 miles? In a summer? That must be a mistake, right? He couldn't have travelled the equivalent of 7 times around the globe in a summer lol

[@doncoday4775]

It's truelly amazing.im happy for this family

[@jasonx409able]

What a great find and a great documentary!!!!

[@jamesbarfield6870]

Well done!! Enjoyed this story very much.

[@texgowing7359]

The self belief that Mel Fisher had was staggering & totally justified. What, a, man.

[@paulaolson6535]

Archeology is my most favorite subject.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Great video as always.

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

How long did it take Spain to come after them for their cut? Im sure the US didnt waste a second.

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

Everyone filed A claim. Everyone lost. I was Mel's bookkeeper/diver.

[@brianmoran1196]

@@CaptainCraigKWMRZ I was hoping to hear that

[@antsbradley]

@@CaptainCraigKWMRZ How did you stop other treasure hunters from salvaging in the area where they saw your boat once it was known you found the motherload?

[@heaven-is-real]

His own son died looking for the treasure. Did someone from Spain die looking for it? NO

[@albertozepeda1939]

265 died losing it tho​@@heaven-is-real

[@nphipps9406]

it amazed me the treasures under salt water for 300 yrs. is as shinny and brand new as it was first bought from the store

[@Midwest10]

They are polished

[@nphipps9406]

@@Midwest10 for sure, a replay from the original find

[@marypasco2213]

Gold, and bronze, do not degrade, under any conditions not man-made.

[@calebbrimhall4611]

I liked the part when the guy had to say “Mel’s mailboxes”. It puzzled me at first but now I understand.

[@caroleminke6116]

Follow that dream! Without faith, nothing is possible… but with faith, anything is!

[@privatepilot4064]

Marvelous history!

[@DanielFisher-yb8go]

His treasure shop is on my bucket list to visit.

[@thomasbrown5366]

Good story good on them guys way to go mell

[@alwilk2607]

A sad but happy story... yet the dream lives on.

[@johndeer4250]

awesome documentary! love every second of it!

[@lisafox2073]

That is just Brilliant! I'm glad he ,Mel,was able to have hus dreams come true ,God Bless him,and may his family, find the rest ,and stay safe 🙏 💙

[@raguz9344]

Great story. I hope to one day also hear the stories of the people that these vast treasures were taken from.

[@roselightinstorms727]

I'm sorry for their loss may they rest in peace❤

[@deepbludude4697]

I lived on the space and treasure coast for 40 years, did alot of diving, surfing, Worked on several big projects in the keys, treasure coast and off the coast of Colombia and Honduras. Retired now living in the Ozarks. You can find treasures everywhere.

[@jamesp.3951]

Back in the early 1990s I purchased a silver ingot melted down from one of those original huge Attocha silver bars. They melted the ingot in the exact shape with exactly the same markings on it that the original huge silver bar had on it to be hung on a chain as a necklace. The Fishers treasure used to tour all over America back then and displayed and sold many items. Still have that ingot today. I am still fascinated that it was silver from that ship.

[@markhannam7144]

Mr Mel Fisher I salute you !

[@lorrainetreves8364]

Wonderful. Dedication. Dreams... hope.. possibilities. And heartache for the family. God Bless. Keep on going. Good Luck

[@alrast95]

I’m in awe of this video.

[@jilldesruisseau]

I've been to the museum on Key West. The treasure is out of this world. Well worth a trip if you're there.

[@pgh1729]

Amazing story. A man’s dream became his son’s dream, that would eventually cost his son his life. Then years later on the day of the anniversary marking his passing they find the treasure. I’m sure this brought him great closure and also made him feel closer to his son than he had felt since loosing him. Amazing story of how anyone can accomplish their dreams with enough love, time, perseverance, and a little bit of luck at the right time. 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏 Don’t quote me, but I think it was Tyler Perry that said something along the lines of, “If people don’t laugh at your dreams, your dreams aren’t big enough…”

[@pengoat9]

What's tough is finding Treasure then losing it. I found a 1943 copper penny and lost it . I found another treasure and lost it. I found another one and lost it also . Then there's the other one that is still there if I can get back to it. I made a long list of all the finds I've made and was shocked at how many I've lost ..My advice if you ever find anything that is questionable stop- take your time and get exact location and samples. Also study minerals and mining and treasure symbols ,geology and hydrology every day so that when you are out exploring and find something you will know what you have . I have found so many things and not known what they were only to come across some article or information years later and then realize what I had in my hands was treasure ...

[@alanaadams7440]

What a wonderful story

[@Howardhandupme]

I remember when they announced on the news about it. And all the legal trouble that followed.

[@lastfanstanding999]

Ships during storms drop cannons for weight loss, so it's a debris trail of the disaster before her final resting location.

[@therantingboy]

This should be a movie

[@Chamonix.frequently]

This needs to be a movie ❤

[@patrickguillory-yy2gu]

Wish I had grew up with your dad, I would have followed him anywhere ❤

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

His Son would say other wise.

[@maquestiauartandmore]

wow! how fantastic! thank you, what an amazing documentary 🥰

[@stewartpalmer2456]

Very few achieve their dreams. Well done Mr. Fisher and family. May those lost to time rest in peace. Sincerely Akerace Drill.

[@ronobrien7187]

I lived in St John USVI from 2007-2010. There was a guy that lived there that we called "Pirate Bill". He was a crusty old diver that worked with Mel on the Atocha. He always wore one of the silver doubloons as a medallion around his neck.

[@ryanhadd-lp1cx]

Not the greatest treasure hunter on earth but the greatest in history or ever at this point

[@BrianSmith84]

I think of Billy Bob everytime Mel's son is on

[@aloysha.yudkin301]

Very near site

[@FreeThoughtCrime]

What an amazing story!