Deep sea explorers find wreckage of HMS Victory

By MITCH STACY
The Associated Press - Kansas City Star TAMPA, Fla. Deep-sea explorers who found $500 million in sunken treasure two years ago say they have discovered another prized shipwreck: A 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 the ship was carrying 4 tons of gold coins when it sank in a storm, said Greg Stemm, co-founder of Odyssey Marine Exploration.
So far, two brass cannons have been recovered from the wreck, Stemm said. The Florida-based company said it is negotiating with the British government on collaborating on the project.
“This is a big one, just because of the history,” Stemm said.

Link to HMS Victory - by Professor William Balchin