TAMPA – Deep-sea explorers who found $500 million in sunken treasure two years ago say they have discovered another prized shipwreck: A legendary British man-of-war that sank in the English Channel 264 years ago.The wreckage of the HMS Victory, found below about 330 feet of water, may carry an even bigger jackpot. Research indicates it was carrying 4 tons of gold coins when it sank. So far, two brass cannons have been recovered from the wreck, said Greg Stemm, co-founder of Odyssey Marine Exploration. “This is a big one, just because of the history,” Stemm said. “Very rarely do you solve an age-old mystery like this.” The 175-foot HMS Victory was separated from its fleet and sank in the English Channel on Oct. 4, 1744, with at least 900 men aboard. Join the Conversation:
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