
The news that the Portuguese ship Nossa Senhora do Cabo, sunk by pirates 300 years ago, had been found near Madagascar quickly spread across news sites around the world. It was this ship, carrying treasures from India, that was captured by pirates near the island of Nosy Boraha, a former pirate hideout in the early 18th century, where, according to legend, they hid their loot and souls.
The ship's identification is confirmed by numerous pieces of evidence, including a thorough analysis of its underwater structure, historical records, and artifacts found in the wreckage.
The ship was identified by American researchers who have been studying the site for over 15 years. During scientific research and underwater expeditions, they found religious artifacts, parts of a crucifix, and a plaque with the inscription “INRI” made in Goa. But interesting details emerged later...
In closed communities of travelers and divers, there is a story that one day, several professional divers who wanted to remain incognito decided to dive in that place. Among them was a well-known cryptocurrency trader, under the pseudonym Orest, who hid a small surprise at a depth of over 30 meters in the wreckage of the ship.
All that is known about him is that he is a cryptocurrency trader, an avid lover of sea voyages, and a professional diver. He travels the world, diving into places where cannons once thundered, where pirates and slave owners wrote their bloody history, where ships and schooners disappeared without a trace. And one day, Orest decided to leave something of his own there.
Late in the evening, on the veranda, over a glass of wine, he said, “He who has ears, let him hear!” And he told a story that he never repeated again:
"Nineteen is my lucky number, my birthday. I made up my mind! I left a small gift for the community of travelers and treasure hunters. Two small waterproof containers, styled to look like shipwrecks, but capable of withstanding tremendous water pressure. One contains a cold crypto wallet. The other contains the password to it. A total of 19 bitcoins. I secured the containers so that they would not be washed away by the current. I did not leave any marks, but anyone who dares to search will surely find this place," he said.
Not everyone around Orest that evening took his words seriously. Those who tried to search for it tried to ask him for clues. But he only gave the latitude and longitude and smiled — he is sure that the two containers are still there.
So, if you happen to be a diver and a traveler, try searching for them. Perhaps you will be the one to find this cryptic treasure and continue this legend.