Uncovering a Century-Old Mystery: Russian Shipwreck Laden with Treasure Valued at $100 Billion Resurfaces
So, picture this: a Russian warship, the Dmitrii Donskoi, lost for over a century, suddenly pops up off the coast of South Korea—with rumors swirling that it’s still hauling around 5,500 boxes packed with gold. Yep, you heard that right—gold! You’d think this would be the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but nope, it’s actually what an international team of experts claims to have found resting 1,400 feet underwater. Now, before you start dusting off your treasure maps or rehearsing your pirate lingo, let’s dive into the story of this legendary cruiser, scuttled during the 1905 Battle of Tsushima, and why some folks are already raising eyebrows about just how much bling this old shipwreck might actually be sitting on. Intrigued? You should be. LEARN MORE.
An international team of experts located the Russian warship Dmitrii Donskoi that reportedly went down with 5,500 boxes of gold still aboard.
CNBCThe Dmitrii Donskoi.
Off the coast of an island in South Korea, a team of explorers found a Russian warship that was sunk 113 years ago during the Russo-Japanese war. They believed that the ship held 200 tons of gold bullion and coins worth $130 billion, the Telegraph reported.
The Russian Imperial Navy cruiser Dmitrii Donskoi went down in 1905 during the Battle of Tsushima, the final defeat of the Russian Navy during the war.
The Donskoi was badly damaged during the battle and its captain reportedly scuttled the ship to ensure the Japanese couldn’t seize the 5,500 boxes of gold bars and coins aboard.
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