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Jun 16, 2017 man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken spanish fleet. Seven days after leaving port, on july 31, 1715, the armada encountered the shrieking high winds and heavy seas of a hurricane. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by. The spanish camp site and the 1715 plate fleet wreck. Man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken. By 1712 ad spain was desperately in need of funds due to the war of. Biblio is a marketplace for book collectors comprised of thousands of independent, professional booksellers, located all over the. In 1715 and again in 1733, spains treasure fleets were devastated by hurricanes off the coast of florida.

In 1960 the modern age of treasure hunting was ushered in by real eight corporation. The route of the spanish treasure ships, called the plate fleet, carried vessels up the east coast of florida via the speedy but treacherous gulf stream. Sebastian inlet will immortalize forever the story of the plate fleet wreck of 1715, thanks to. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by carl j. One of the worst maritime disasters in floridas history occurred in 1715 when the spanish plate fleet, bound for spain, was trapped in a hurricane that dashed almost all of the ships against the beaches along the central east coast of the state. Aug 20, 2015 sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on giving gold this article is more than 4 years old.

This is a story of lost treasure that harkens back to my childhood. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by robert forrest burgess and carl j. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true srory of the great florida treasure find, indianapolis. The san miguel has been found off the coast of columbia. May 22, 2018 the ships were fully loaded with the immense stockpile of accumulated gold, silver, jewels, and rare chinese porcelain plates. It wasnt these plates that led to the name plate fleet, by the way, but rather plata, the spanish word for silver. Compared to the 1715 spanish plate fleet that wrecked on the east coast of florida, very little treasure has been discovered on the 1733 wrecks, a testimony to. Robert forrest burgess and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All of the gold and silver onboard at the time would not be. Lost ships of the 1715 spanish treasure fleet lost. The 1715 fleet was the case of overloaded spanish galleons foundering in a hurricane after delayed departure. Metal detecting floridas 1715 east coast treasure wrecks rev. A 300foot strip of sandy beach and dunes between vero beach and. On 300th anniversary of shipwreck, hunters continue to find millions of dollars in gold.

The 1715 spanish plate fleet treasure, florida, usa. Discover the 1715 fleet of spanish treasure ships that sank off the coast of florida. The spanish 1715fleet disaster was probably the greatest to befall any of the spanish treasure fleets in terms of casualties and money, with reports of a loss of 14 million pesos plus an equal or greater amount in contraband and as many as 1,000 or more lives. The columbian government is staking their claim to the treasure. In the florida straits, near presentday cape canaveral, the fleet ran into a hurricane, with the disastrous loss of ten ships and 700 lives. On july 24, 1715, a spanish treasure fleet sailed from havana, carrying a cargo of 14 million pesos in gold, silver and jewels. Floridas golden galleons and millions of other books are available for. The ships were fully loaded with the immense stockpile of accumulated gold, silver, jewels, and rare chinese porcelain plates. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true.

Sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on. Awardwinning producer chad crawford presents this account of the spanish treasure fleet that sank off the coast of florida in 1715. Ever think about going looking for spanish treasure yourself. Shipwrecks are central to the story of floridas discovery and colonization. May 06, 20 as a consequence on july 24, 1715, a fleet of 12 ships left havana, headed for the azores and spain via floridas east coast. Jul 28, 2019 a hurricane strikes the east coast of florida, sinking 10 spanish treasure ships and killing nearly 1,000 people, on this day in 1715. This book is an updated edition of the authors previous gold coin book published in 1988, gold coins of the 1715 spanish plate fleet. A historic marker near the location of the loss of the spanish plate fleet in 1715. Nov 19, 2018 read now gold, galleons, and archaeology. Way back in high school i read a book pieces of eight by kip wagner. Metal detecting floridas 1715 east coast treasure wrecks. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. An 1837 woodcut from the pirates own book by charles ellms depicting henry.

The 1715 spanish treasure fleet 300th anniversary posts. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find burgess, robert forrest, carl j. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great. The 1715 fleet society aims to promote public awareness and scholarly study of all facets of the 1715 fleet disaster. Little by little the sites faded from memory and the great 1715 spanish plate fleet would eventually be forgotten and left undisturbed for nearly 250 years. Gold coins of the 1715 spanish plate fleet isbnissn. On july 31st, 1715 a hurricane struck the florida coast, sinking 10 of the 11 ships that made up the plate fleet of 1715.

A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by robert forrest burgess, carl j. The most amazing thing about this treasure fleet is that about half of the ships are still missing. Today the 1715 fleet queen jewels has the salvage rights to the 1715 fleet shipwreck sights. We have of outofprint and rare books on treasure, pirates, numismatics, military history and militaria. Sunken treasure on florida reefs the 1715 spanish plate fleet. The 1715 spanish plate fleet book by kip wagner equals treasure hunting in florida dreams.

Their recoveries from the 1715 fleet are told in kip wagners pieces of eight. It was an early 60s story about a guy in florida who found a sunken spanish treasure galleon that sank in a storm in 1715. However, a long series of delays meant that the ships didnt all reach havana until late july. Tv with the stars of reelz channels beverly hills pawn. This year marks the 300th anniversary of the 1715 treasure fleet the greatest maritime tragedy of its time. Literature about the 1715 fleet and the coins salvaged. The spanish camp site and the 1715 plate fleet wreck by marion clayton link a 300foot strip of sandy beach and dunes between vero beach and sebastian inlet. Priceless artifacts including gold, silver, and emeralds have been recovered offshore by lease holders and subcontractors who dive and excavate the wrecks each summer.

The spanish camp site and the 1715 plate fleet wreck by marion clayton link a 300foot strip of sandy beach and dunes between vero beach and sebastian inlet will immortalize forever the story of the plate fleet wreck. Sunken treasure on florida reefs by robert frogfoot weller. The hardcover of the gold, galleons, and archaeology. June 21, 2017 the san miguel lost treasure fleet update.

Shipwrecks 1715 spanish fleet sebastian inlet, florida. The state of florida has accumulated a magnificent and yet little studied collection of fleet material. The 1715 spanish plate fleet interesting thing of the day. The convoy, often referred to as the plate fleet consisted of five ships from the nueva espana fleet, which had loaded its treasure cargo, in vera cruz mexico. Lost ships of the 1715 spanish treasure fleet lost treasures. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A hurricane strikes the east coast of florida, sinking 10 spanish treasure ships and killing nearly 1,000 people, on this day in 1715. Much research remains to be done on the 1715 fleet and its treasure.

The san miguel lost treasure fleet treasure tracer. Sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on giving gold this article is more than 4 years old. Sep 21, 2016 buried in the depths of the ocean for hundreds of years, the search for shipwreck treasures congers visions of adventure, romance, and forgotten history. Wagner published his book pieces of eight recovering the riches of a lost spanish fleet in 1966. May 28, 20 i recently bought a 2 escudo gold coin from the 1715 treasure plate fleet and its a beautiful piece of history. Shipwrecks 1715 spanish fleet sebastian inlet, florida, usa. Sunken treasure on florida reefs the 1715 spanish plate fleet revised edition and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Spanish gold coins worth millions found off florida coast. Loss of the 1715 spanish fleet sebastian inlet, florida.

The history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find. This is probably the best book that has been written about the 1715 spanish treasure fleet, which. Metal detecting 1715 fleet after hurricane maria mystery items. To coin collectors, this group of shipwrecks became known as the 1715 plate fleet. The spanish 1715 fleet disaster was probably the greatest to befall any of the spanish treasure fleets in terms of casualties and money, with reports of a loss of 14 million pesos plus an equal or greater amount in contraband and as many as 1,000 or more lives.

Recovering the riches of a lost spanish treasure fleet, by kip wagner. Man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken spanish fleet. Searching for the treasure of the 1715 spanish plate fleet. The plate fleets carried the quinto, or royal fifth, a 20 percent tax on gold, silver and other valuables traded in new world. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Although the spanish managed to recover some treasure, much more remained on the ocean floor. Wagners discovery was the beginning of one of the richest spanish fleet shipwreck treasure discoveries in modern times. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading floridas golden galleons. As a consequence on july 24, 1715, a fleet of 12 ships left havana, headed for the azores and spain via floridas east coast. In 1959, on floridas east coast near sebastian, kip wagner found a polygonal silver coin by happenstance which was stamped with a cross and the coat of arms of king filipe v, a piece of eight from the 1715 spanish plate fleet.

Man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken spanish. The melbourne beach shipwreck a missing 1715 fleet vessel by dr. Metal detecting 1715 fleet after hurricane maria mystery. K treasure article links added in the appendix july 31, 2014 rev.

The 1715 treasure fleet was a spanish treasure fleet returning from the new world to spain. Mar 16, 2018 awardwinning producer chad crawford presents this account of the spanish treasure fleet that sank off the coast of florida in 1715. Also shown are some of the amazing treasures that are still. Jun 22, 2017 june 21, 2017 the san miguel lost treasure fleet update. The search for the 1715 spanish treasure fleet robert f. This book, which is part of the images of america series, is filled with. History, manifests, analysis, photos kindle edition by burgess, robert f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The sunken ships lay forgotten for more than 200 years until modern treasure hunters discovered several of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1715 treasure. Searching for the treasure of the 1715 spanish plate fleet kindle edition by robert f. Artefacts from the wrecks are now preserved at mclarty treasure museum located on this national historic landmark, sebastian inlet national park, florida. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability. Because the fleet was carrying silver, it is also known as the 1715 plate fleet plata being the spanish word for silver. Literature about the 1715 fleet and the coins salvaged 1715 fleet.

Clausen 1976, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. By 1712 ad spain was desperately in need of funds due to the war of succession that had seen phillip v take the throne. Three major fleet disasters occurred in 1622, 1715, and 1733 due to hurricanes that caused many ships to sink. This excellent book tells the story of the sinking and salvage of the 1715 spanish fleet,which sank in a hurricane off vero beach, florida and spilled millions of dollars in gold, silver and jewels just offshore. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by robert f.