Missing Treasure Trivia

1. In which sea was what is widely thought to be the oldest discovered shipwreck found?

From Quiz Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasures

Answer: Mediterranean

In 1982, a Turkish sponge diver, Mehemet Cakir, reported spotting "metal biscuits with ears" on the seabed off Uluburun on the south coast of Turkey. These turned out to be Bronze Age copper ingots with handles at the corners, of the type used at the time. Included in the cargo were also tin ingots, amphorae, jars, jewelry and goods from many lands, showing the far reaches of trade in the Mediterranean at that epoch. It was estimated that the wreck was 3,300 years old and had sailed around 1,200 B.C.

From Quiz Seek the Treasure

Answer: Robert E. Lee

The sword has an inscription on the blade: "To General Robert E. Lee, from his British sympathizers." However, the General never received this gift, because the 'Fannie and Jennie' was burned by the Union Navy before it reached its destination. All hands were saved, except for the Captain and his purser. The existence of the golden sword was confirmed by both the captured Confederate sailors, and the Union commander who took the ship - Peirce Crosby. Interestingly, Commander Crosby only reported that the sword was on the ship, not that it had been recovered. There is some confusion as to what happened to General Lee's sword. The most popular theory is that it lies on the ocean floor with what remains of the 'Fannie and Jennie', near Masonboro Inlet, North Carolina.

From Quiz Oak Island Treasure Mystery #2

Answer: He was hanged

Kidd was originally charged with the task of stamping out piracy. Later, however, his purpose got "altered". He was imprisoned, hanged -and put on display (as a warning to others). While his pirate sailings place him in the approximate vicinity of Oak Island, it is hard to say with certainty that he was ever there. Be that as it may, buried pirate treasure is a possibility.

From Quiz Oak Island Treasure Mystery #1

Answer: Off the coast of Eastern Canada

It's a small island in the general vicinity of Nova Scotia.

From Quiz Morgan's Treasure Of Old Providence

Answer: They were on their honeymoon

The 'Mary' belonged to Edward Seward's uncle. It was on a trading mission from England to the West Indies, stopping first in Jamaica.

From Quiz Spanish Treasure Galleons

Answer: 16

Sixteen Spanish galleons, each loaded with silver, gold, and jewels left for Spain in November, 1643.

From Quiz Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasures

Answer: The Marquesas Keys

In 1622, the Atocha was part of a treasure fleet transporting gold treasure from South America to Spain. Of the 28 ships in the fleet, eight were lost, among them the Atocha. In 1985, Mel Fisher, a treasure salvor, found the wreck after a 16-year search, during which three divers died, including his son Dirk. The wreck contained an estimated $400 million in silver, gold and precious stones.

From Quiz Oak Island Treasure Mystery #2

Answer: Spanish

Spain was a dominant power in the exploration of the New World. Pizarro (Peru) and Cortez (Mexico) helped fatten the Spanish treasury considerably. Ships, however, were known to sink - or beach - for any one of several reasons. Could a ship in trouble have buried the treasure?

From Quiz Oak Island Treasure Mystery #1

Answer: Schoolboys

Three schoolboys apparently rowed across from the mainland and discovered evidence that something had been buried. That's when the fun - and the legend - began.

From Quiz Morgan's Treasure Of Old Providence

Answer: Edward and Eliza Seward

The brig had cleared Pedro Bank and were headed for Honduras when they were caught in a severe hurricane.After several days of floating helplessly, the breakers of Old Providence Island were spotted. The Sewards refused to leave the ship because the waves were so severe. The Captain and crew took to the lifeboats, which were swamped by tremendous waves. The Captain, along with his crew, were all drowned in the stormy sea.

From Quiz Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasures

Answer: Henry VIII

The Mary Rose was England's pride at the time. On July 19, 1545, Henry VIII witnessed its sinking from South Sea Castle, during a battle with the French. It is believed that it might have sunk because it was overloaded with cannons and poorly balanced. Most of the 700 aboard died. In 1982, it was finally dug out of the mud. It did not contain gold, but a treasure trove of artifacts, bows, arrows, and personal items of the crew. The remains of the hull are being conserved and are on display at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

From Quiz Seek the Treasure

Answer: 'Portrait of a Young Man' by Raphael

In 1940, the painting ended up with Hans Frank, the Nazi-appointed governor of Poland. Frank left his residence in Krakow five years later, and it is believed he took the Raphael with him. Frank was arrested in May of 1945. Two other paintings he had confiscated were in his new residence in Bavaria - Rembrandt's 'Landscape with Good Samaritan' and da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine.' However, the Raphael had disappeared. Frank refused to divulge its location. He was eventually hung for crimes against humanity. One theory is that Frank had given the painting to a man named Wilhelm de Palisieux, but this has not been proven. Then, in August 2012, the painting was reported to have been found in a bank vault.

From Quiz Oak Island Treasure Mystery #2

Answer: Francis Bacon

Theories abound as to the "true" identity of the author of Shakespeare's plays. These four choices are the leading contenders, but Bacon is the name that is often associated with the idea of burying his secret in the money pit.

From Quiz Oak Island Treasure Mystery #1

Answer: 1800

The schoolboys (in the preceding question) made the discovery just prior to 1800.

From Quiz Spanish Treasure Galleons

Answer: $20,000,000

$20,000,000 worth of treasure went to the bottom when the galleons sunk.

From Quiz Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasures

Answer: Gold

The ship sank on September 11, 1857, when it ran into a violent hurricane off the North Carolina coast. It was carrying a huge cargo of gold from the California Gold Rush to New York. About 150 people, mostly women and children were saved by other ships, but 426 souls and the gold cargo were lost. Much of the gold estimated at $1 billion, was recovered in 1988 with the help of a remotely operated robot.

From Quiz Seek the Treasure

Answer: A Fabergé egg

Eight of the sixty-nine precious eggs crafted by Peter Carl Fabergé are lost or missing. The Romanov palaces were raided during the Bolshevik Revolution, and it is possible that these missing eggs ended up with the rest of the valuables in the Kremlin Armoury, at least for a time. Joseph Stalin had some of the armoury treasures sold in the 1920's and 30's. The Empire Nephrite was made of nephrite (jade) and featured a medallion portrait of Czar Nicolas' father, Alexander III. The Czar gave the egg to his mother as an Easter present.

From Quiz Oak Island Treasure Mystery #1

Answer: Frequent Flooding

Whenever excavation seems to be making progress, the pit floods. What 'primitive' genius of so long ago was able to devise an underwater system that would confound excavation attempts for centuries?

From Quiz Morgan's Treasure Of Old Providence

Answer: Killed lizards

The little Spaniel, King Charles, belonging to the Sewards, whenever the Sewards needed fresh meat, would catch a lizard which they promptly cooked!

From Quiz Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasures

Answer: German U-boat

The Lusitania was sunk on May 7, 1915, torpedoed by a German submarine. It sank rapidly, and 1198 souls were lost. Since many Americans perished on it, including Alfred Vanderbilt, it contributed to the entry of the US in WWI against Germany.

From Quiz Whereabouts Unknown

Answer: Florida

In 1555, the Santa Maria Del Camino set sail for Panama in order to pick up a large treasure from South America. She picked up 1.8 millon pesos in gold and silver while in Panama and then sailed for Cartagena, Columbia. After picking up and additional load of gold, emeralds and pearls she set sail for Spain. A hurricane drove the ship ashore and tore it to pieces near St. Lucie Inlet, located on the east coast of Florida. Local natives massacred most of the survivors, but did keep a few of the younger ones alive as slaves. This is just one of the many treasure ships believed to lie of the coast of Florida that are laden with silver and gold. Gold and silver coins do occasionally wash up on Florida beaches, and the state is an extremely popular destination for treasure hunters.

From Quiz Seek the Treasure

Answer: Lost in a marsh due to high tide

King John was attempting to travel across the estuary known as 'The Wash' from King's Lynn. He was fleeing the army of Prince Louis of France, who the English barons had invited to take the throne. John took a longer, safe route around the marshy Wash, but he sent his slow-moving baggage train directly across the estuary. The horse drawn wagons moved too slowly to make it across before high tide, and most of the King's baggage - including the Crown Jewels - were lost. Due to deposits of sediment over the years, the coastline of The Wash has changed dramatically since the 13th century. This would make it very difficult to locate the jewels today, especially since the exact spot where they were lost is unknown.

From Quiz Oak Island Treasure Mystery #1

Answer: Franklin D Roosevelt

Young (college student) FDR was one of those who explored the mystery.

From Quiz Morgan's Treasure Of Old Providence

Answer: Henry Morgan's treasure

Whilst exploring the island, Edward Seward found a cave. In the back of the cave he found a small fissure which the sea had eroded over the years. He saw several bags of gold doubloons. He smashed at the walls exposing a fabulous Morgan treasure.

From Quiz Spanish Treasure Galleons

Answer: King Charles II

King Charles II gave Phipps the use of the frigate 'Sally Rose'.

From Quiz Whereabouts Unknown

Answer: Oak Island

Oak Island, a 140 acre island found on the south shore of Nova Scotia, is just one of the many islands in the area. What makes it special is the mysterious "Money Pit" found on the southeastern part of the island. For over 200 years speculators have been digging out this unusual hole and its many layers of logs and stones, only to have the hole flood with sea water. Most of these people believe that Captain Kidd or Blackbeard buried large amounts of gold at this location, and this supposition is hard to prove or disprove. Is there a missing or hidden treasure at this fascinating spot? Or has a fortune been spent trying to find that which is not there?

From Quiz Seek the Treasure

Answer: Itjtawy

Itjtawy was founded by King Amenemhat I. No ruins have been found, if any exist. It is thought to be somewhere in the Fayyum region, south of Memphis. Cemeteries were unearthed in the nearby towns of el-Lisht, el-Lahun, and Dahshur.

From Quiz Lost Treasures of the World

Answer: Captain Kidd

The story goes that Captain Kidd was on his way to New York in 1699 in an attempt to negotiate a pardon for his crimes. Along the way he traveled up the Connecticut River and hid his loot. Unfortunately for Kidd he was captured and sent to England where he was hung for piracy.

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