An anchor from a treasure-laden 17th-century shipwreck has been found off the coast of the U.K.SWNS reports that the anchor, believed to be from the Merchant Royal, was brought up in a fishing vessel’s net 20 miles off Land's End, Cornwall. The merchant ship sank in 1641 carrying an estimated $1.5 billion of treasure. SHIPWRECK SECRETS REVEALED: CANNONS, ANCHOR FROM TREASURE-LADEN WRECK DISCOVEREDHowever, a local wreck expert warns that the ship went down in a treacherous location and amateur divers could be placing themselves in danger if they attempt to retrieve any of it. Mark Milburn, co-founder of Cornwall Maritime Archaeology and owner of Atlantic Scuba, said the anchor matches the one from Merchant Royal. Last year, for example, divers uncovered more fascinating artifacts from a treasure-laden ship that sank in the late 17th century.

Source: Fox News March 05, 2019 17:59 UTC