The Atocha treasure is the vast riches, including gold, silver, emeralds, and artifacts, from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622, discovered by treasure hunter Mel Fisher in 1985 after a 16-year search. This legendary find, part of the "80-ship fleet," was scattered across the seabed, with portions of the estimated $400 million (and more) cargo eventually recovered, becoming famous for its sheer volume and the historical significa