Metal detecting floridas 1715 east coast treasure wrecks rev. 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. 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. All of the gold and silver onboard at the time would not be. 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. 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.
Metal detecting 1715 fleet after hurricane maria mystery items. Jun 16, 2017 man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken spanish fleet. Man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken. Shipwrecks are central to the story of floridas discovery and colonization. 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. Lost ships of the 1715 spanish treasure fleet lost. 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. Jun 22, 2017 june 21, 2017 the san miguel lost treasure fleet update.
Literature about the 1715 fleet and the coins salvaged 1715 fleet. This is a story of lost treasure that harkens back to my childhood. In the florida straits, near presentday cape canaveral, the fleet ran into a hurricane, with the disastrous loss of ten ships and 700 lives. Sunken treasure on florida reefs the 1715 spanish plate fleet.
The spanish camp site and the 1715 plate fleet wreck. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true srory of the great florida treasure find, indianapolis. The columbian government is staking their claim to the treasure. 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.
A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true. Sebastian inlet will immortalize forever the story of the plate fleet wreck of 1715, thanks to. 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. Floridas golden galleons and millions of other books are available for. May 28, 20 i recently bought a 2 escudo gold coin from the 1715 treasure plate fleet and its a beautiful piece of history. Way back in high school i read a book pieces of eight by kip wagner. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by robert forrest burgess, carl j.
A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by carl j. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by. Gold coins of the 1715 spanish plate fleet isbnissn. This book is an updated edition of the authors previous gold coin book published in 1988, gold coins of the 1715 spanish plate fleet. The 1715 treasure fleet was a spanish treasure fleet returning from the new world to spain. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by robert f. 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.
Nov 19, 2018 read now gold, galleons, and archaeology. 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. Recovering the riches of a lost spanish treasure fleet, by kip wagner. To coin collectors, this group of shipwrecks became known as the 1715 plate fleet. The 1715 spanish plate fleet treasure, florida, usa. Wagners discovery was the beginning of one of the richest spanish fleet shipwreck treasure discoveries in modern times. Wagner published his book pieces of eight recovering the riches of a lost spanish fleet in 1966. 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. Shipwrecks 1715 spanish fleet sebastian inlet, florida, usa. Spanish gold coins worth millions found off florida coast. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great. 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 1715 spanish plate fleet book by kip wagner equals treasure hunting in florida dreams.
We have of outofprint and rare books on treasure, pirates, numismatics, military history and militaria. 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. 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. Sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on. 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. Sunken treasure on florida reefs by robert frogfoot weller. The san miguel lost treasure fleet treasure tracer. In 1960 the modern age of treasure hunting was ushered in by real eight corporation. The 1715 spanish treasure fleet 300th anniversary posts. The most amazing thing about this treasure fleet is that about half of the ships are still missing. Robert forrest burgess and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 hurricane strikes the east coast of florida, sinking 10 spanish treasure ships and killing nearly 1,000 people, on this day in 1715.
Literature about the 1715 fleet and the coins salvaged. Artefacts from the wrecks are now preserved at mclarty treasure museum located on this national historic landmark, sebastian inlet national park, florida. Aug 20, 2015 sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on giving gold this article is more than 4 years old. The 1715 fleet society aims to promote public awareness and scholarly study of all facets of the 1715 fleet disaster. Loss of the 1715 spanish fleet sebastian inlet, florida. 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 plate fleets carried the quinto, or royal fifth, a 20 percent tax on gold, silver and other valuables traded in new world. A 300foot strip of sandy beach and dunes between vero beach and. Searching for the treasure of the 1715 spanish plate fleet kindle edition by robert f. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find. The search for the 1715 spanish treasure fleet robert f. A historic marker near the location of the loss of the spanish plate fleet in 1715.
Mar 16, 2018 awardwinning producer chad crawford presents this account of the spanish treasure fleet that sank off the coast of florida in 1715. Searching for the treasure of the 1715 spanish plate fleet. The san miguel has been found off the coast of columbia. Today the 1715 fleet queen jewels has the salvage rights to the 1715 fleet shipwreck sights. By 1712 ad spain was desperately in need of funds due to the war of succession that had seen phillip v take the throne. Also shown are some of the amazing treasures that are still. Much research remains to be done on the 1715 fleet and its treasure. On july 24, 1715, a spanish treasure fleet sailed from havana, carrying a cargo of 14 million pesos in gold, silver and jewels. 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. Their recoveries from the 1715 fleet are told in kip wagners pieces of eight.
The sunken ships lay forgotten for more than 200 years until modern treasure hunters discovered several of. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find. Tv with the stars of reelz channels beverly hills pawn. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Three major fleet disasters occurred in 1622, 1715, and 1733 due to hurricanes that caused many ships to sink. The state of florida has accumulated a magnificent and yet little studied collection of fleet material. An 1837 woodcut from the pirates own book by charles ellms depicting henry. Although the spanish managed to recover some treasure, much more remained on the ocean floor. This is probably the best book that has been written about the 1715 spanish treasure fleet, which.
Man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken spanish. Awardwinning producer chad crawford presents this account of the spanish treasure fleet that sank off the coast of florida in 1715. This year marks the 300th anniversary of the 1715 treasure fleet the greatest maritime tragedy of its time. June 21, 2017 the san miguel lost treasure fleet update. As a consequence on july 24, 1715, a fleet of 12 ships left havana, headed for the azores and spain via floridas east coast. Metal detecting 1715 fleet after hurricane maria mystery. Sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on giving gold this article is more than 4 years old. The 1715 fleet was the case of overloaded spanish galleons foundering in a hurricane after delayed departure. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability. 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. The hardcover of the gold, galleons, and archaeology.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Discover the 1715 fleet of spanish treasure ships that sank off the coast of florida. It wasnt these plates that led to the name plate fleet, by the way, but rather plata, the spanish word for silver. 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. This book, which is part of the images of america series, is filled with. The spanish camp site and the 1715 plate fleet wreck fiu digital. In 1715 and again in 1733, spains treasure fleets were devastated by hurricanes off the coast of florida. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading floridas golden galleons. Clausen 1976, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken spanish fleet. The 1715 spanish plate fleet interesting thing of the day. The ships were fully loaded with the immense stockpile of accumulated gold, silver, jewels, and rare chinese porcelain plates. Seven days after leaving port, on july 31, 1715, the armada encountered the shrieking high winds and heavy seas of a hurricane.
Lost ships of the 1715 spanish treasure fleet lost treasures. 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. The melbourne beach shipwreck a missing 1715 fleet vessel by dr. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find burgess, robert forrest, carl j.
However, a long series of delays meant that the ships didnt all reach havana until late july. Ever think about going looking for spanish treasure yourself. May 22, 2018 the ships were fully loaded with the immense stockpile of accumulated gold, silver, jewels, and rare chinese porcelain plates. K treasure article links added in the appendix july 31, 2014 rev. On 300th anniversary of shipwreck, hunters continue to find millions of dollars in gold. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1715 treasure. Metal detecting floridas 1715 east coast treasure wrecks.