7 Most Compelling Stories of Lost Treasure

Lost Treasure of the East River

In November 1780, a British warship named the HMS Hussar was sailing to Rhode Island via the East River. According to popular myth, it had gold valuing at least $4 million in its hold. The problems began when the boat sunk in tidal straits and the booty disappeared. While some survivors claimed at the time that the boat had dropped off the treasure before sinking, many treasure hunters still think it is all at the bottom of the sea around Rhode Island. While many have searched for it in these dark waters, no-one has found it – yet!