Recovering gold from a sunken treasure ship is a dream for many divers. The fact is, there are millions of undiscovered sunken ships around the world, some with treasure. From gold-laden Spanish ships lost in the Caribbean to Roman artifacts sunk in the Mediterranean, there is treasure to be found.
Finding a lost treasure ship is only half the battle. Once you do find treasure, you’ll need to get it to dry land. As you know, gold is extremely heavy, and archeological artifacts are extremely fragile. You’ll need a way to get your treasure out of the water that is both gentle and powerful. Inflatable lifting bags are the answer.
Simply inflate these large, sturdy bags with air, and your treasure is instantly lifted to the surface. Inflatable lifting bags are robust enough to lift a treasure chest of gold and gentle enough to transport Bronze Age artifacts to the surface. It’s safe for both the treasure and the divers.
Once your inflatable lifting bags bring your treasure to the surface, a new set of challenges begins. For example, in 2007, the crew of the Odyssey recovered a vast trove of gold and silver coins from a sunken Spanish galleon. But, five years later, a US court ruled that the coins must be returned to the government of Spain. The unfortunate treasure hunters found themselves locked in a battle between both the US and Spanish governments. So, you’ll need both a plan to recover your treasure and a plan to keep it.
