5 famous Scottish shipwrecks that could be hiding priceless treasure

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With a rich maritime history spanning hundreds of years and a rugged coastline that weaves and winds for more than 6,000 miles, it's no surprise to discover Scotland has an abundance of shipwrecks.

However, from the several thousand known shipwrecks, there are a handful that are thought to contain untold riches. We take a look at 5 famous wrecks that might just be worth a deep sea dive.

Spanish galleon the Florencia (some say the San Juan de Silica) sank in 1588 along with more than 30 million worth of gold doubloons as part of an ill-fated invasion of England. The treasure has never been found.placeholder image
Spanish galleon the Florencia (some say the San Juan de Silica) sank in 1588 along with more than 30 million worth of gold doubloons as part of an ill-fated invasion of England. The treasure has never been found.
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