Drake Nicholas
United Statestreasure hunterMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.03%Captain Drake Nicholas of Mel Fisher’s Shipwreck Expeditions gained recognition for his recent discovery of a 55-pound copper ingot at the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck site off the coast of Key West, Florida. His team has been employing new technology to uncover deeper treasures from the legendary 17th-century wreck, which sank in 1622 while returning to Spain with a valuable cargo. Nicholas expressed excitement over the potential for further discoveries as the crew continues their search for the remaining treasure.
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Capt. Drake Nicholas spoke to Fox News Digital about the moment his crew uncovered a 55-pound copper ingot from the 1622 Atocha shipwreck.
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Captain Drake Nicholas of Mel Fisher’s Shipwreck Expeditions spoke to Fox News Digital about the discovery of a massive 55-pound copper ingot from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck.
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