Shipwrecks have always had an ethereal quality. But there is also excitement associated with them, despite the tragedy of the sinking, because of the possibility of discovering hidden treasure. As a young child this editor loved the Steven Spielberg film, ‘The Goonies,’ because it stimulated a longing for similar adventures with hopes of discovering gold coins in weathered old trunks—without the bad guys.Divers and explorers often are amazed and mystified by the haunting beauty of ships lying on the seabed, as they offer a snapshot of maritime technology history. Discovery of sunken ships by companies working in the oil and gas industry is gratifying, providing good stor...