Treasure Salvors, Inc.

Treasure Salvors, Inc. is a company that specializes in recovering shipwrecks and their valuable cargo, particularly from historical maritime disasters. Established in the 1960s, it gained prominence for its efforts to salvage treasure from the wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank off the Florida Keys in 1622. The company faced legal challenges regarding ownership and the rights to salvage, especially from the state of Florida. Its endeavors highlight the complexities of treasure hunting, including legal, ethical, and historical considerations surrounding underwater artifacts and sites.