In 1715 and again in 1733, spains treasure fleets were devastated by hurricanes off the coast of florida. On july 24, 1715 a spanish treasure fleet of ten frigates sailed from havana carrying a cargo of 14 million pesos in gold, silver and jewels. May 28, 20 in the early morning hours of july 31, 1715, one of the richest spanish treasure fleets ever assembled was in trouble. Photograph by 1715 fleet queens jewels, llc read caption some of the gold coins treasurehunters recovered from the wreck of a spanish cargo ship that. Man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken. 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 is the paramount book on the discovery of these ships. It includes the history of the fleet, its demise, and the subsequent salvage efforts both by the early spanish salvors and by modern salvors.
Unique set of newspapers with accounts on the sinking and salvage of the spanish 1715 treasure fleet, consisting of four issues of the post boy london from 1715 16. 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. Metal detecting floridas 1715 east coast treasure wrecks rev. In 1715, a spanish treasure fleet sank in a hurricane off the east coast of florida. Daniel frank sedwick important 1715 fleet artifacts from. The spanish camp site and the 1715 plate fleet wreck. Carrying a fortune in gold, silver and jewels from spains new world empire. This is a detailed account of the finding and exploration of. 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.
One after another the vessels ran aground and were torn apart by the. It was organized by the spanish government at the port of cadiz in 17 just following the end of the war of the spanish succession which had caused the postponement of the regular yearly sailing of the. The 1715 spanish treasure fleet 300th anniversary posts. Although the spanish managed to recover some treasure, much more remained on the ocean floor. One week into the voyage near present day vero beach, florida they were met by a. The 1715 spanish treasure fleet 300th anniversary september 9, 2017 as another hurricane barrels down on the sunshine state, i think about how much the world has changed since the 1715 treasure fleet met its fate in similar grave circumstances over 300 years ago. Man finds treasure possibly belonging to 1715 sunken spanish. The history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find. Both 1715 fleet queen jewels and mel fishers treasures offer you the chance to search for and find spanish treasure that has. 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 location of the survivors camp is the nearest landfall on the barrier island to where the fleets flagship had sunk. In writing their book, the authors needed the answers to hundreds of questions. The 1715 treasure fleet was a spanish treasure fleet returning from the new world to spain. There is no danger of foreign government interference with our work. The 1715 fleet was a spanish convoy of twelve ships bound for spain from havana laden with a wealth of new world gold and silver. The sunken ships lay forgotten for more than 200 years until modern treasure hunters discovered several of them. Mel fishers first treasure find on july 24th, 1715, spains treasurerich new spain fleet sailed from havana, cuba with a cargo valued at fourteen million pesos in silver, gold and jewels. It tells the story behind the 1715 spanish fleet shipwrecks that occurred off the treasure coast of florida, which runs from. Josh gates has a fresh lead on the massive lost treasure of the shipwrecked 1715 spanish fleet. Unique set of newspapers with accounts on the sinking and salvage of the spanish 1715 treasure fleet, consisting of four issues of the post boy london from 171516. Gold coins from 1715 spanish treasure fleet shipwrecks.
Oct, 2016 1715 spanish treasure fleet blanchard tv. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find. Jun 26, 20 this book is an updated edition of the authors previous gold coin book published in 1988, gold coins of the 1715 spanish plate fleet. Wagner published his book pieces of eight recovering the riches of a lost spanish fleet in 1966. Wagner was the man responsible for the organized effort to locate the wreck sites of the fleet and recover its treasure. On july 31st, 1715 a hurricane struck the florida coast, sinking 10 of the 11 ships that made up the plate fleet of 1715. Jun 22, 2017 by 1712 ad spain was desperately in need of funds due to the war of succession that had seen phillip v take the throne. Literature about the 1715 fleet and the coins salvaged.
Shipwrecks spanish, 1715 finding aid title shipwrecks, 1715 spanish fleet preferred citation archive center, indian river county main library, vero beach, florida. Although spanish recovery efforts did yield much of the treasure over the ensuing months, it was impossible to recover all of the treasure due to the limited technology available at the time. The 1715 fleet was struck by a fierce hurricane off the coast of what is today vero beach, florida and 11 of the 12 ships sank on july 30, 1715. May 22, 2018 but one particular loss is notable for its size, its location, and its historical significance. The san miguel lost treasure fleet treasure tracer. Treasures of the 1715 spanish treasure fleet home facebook. This a book that will captivate all readers interested in historical. All of the gold and silver onboard at the time would not be. A hurricane strikes the east coast of florida, sinking 10 spanish treasure ships and killing nearly 1,000 people, on this day in 1715. Lost ships of the 1715 spanish treasure fleet lost treasures.
On july 24, 1715, a spanish treasure fleet sailed from havana, carrying a cargo of 14 million pesos in gold, silver and jewels. Spanish 1715 fleet shipwreck coins new world treasures. Sunken treasure on florida reefs the 1715 spanish plate fleet. Sunken treasure on florida reefs the 1715 spanish plate. K treasure article links added in the appendix july 31, 2014 rev. In the florida straits near present day cape canaveral the fleet ran into a hurricane. The plate fleets carried the quinto, or royal fifth, a 20 percent tax on gold, silver and other valuables traded in new world. Not only does the book present the history and location of the wrecks, but it. On 300th anniversary of shipwreck, hunters continue to find millions of dollars in gold. Come 1715 it consisted of five ships of the nueva espana mexico fleet and six ships of the tierra firme main land fleet.
Lost ships of the 1715 spanish treasure fleet lost. The coins came from the wreckage of the spanish treasure fleet that was carrying the riches of the new world from havana, cuba back to spain on july 31, 1715 when it. May, 2020 anyone who has an interest in the 1715 fleet and the treasure that it held is familiar with kip wagner. Oct 24, 2016 the 1715 fleet was struck by a fierce hurricane off the coast of what is today vero beach, florida and 11 of the 12 ships sank on july 30, 1715. A brief history of the 1715 fleet shipwreck and a chance to own some. Oct 04, 2014 the location of the survivors camp is the nearest landfall on the barrier island to where the fleet s flagship had sunk. This is probably the best book that has been written about the 1715 spanish treasure fleet, which sank off of the east coast of florida in a hurricane. 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. Aug 20, 2015 sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on giving gold this article is more than 4 years old. Discover the 1715 fleet of spanish treasure ships that sank off the coast of florida. Literature about the 1715 fleet and the coins salvaged 1715. Floridas golden galleons meet your next favorite book. Sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on giving gold this article is more than 4 years old. But one particular loss is notable for its size, its location, and its historical significance.
Burgess determined to record the history of the illfated fleet. Jun 16, 2017 a local man with a metal detector may have stumbled on incredible wealth with the discovery of an ancient, possibly historic ring. 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 1715 fleet. During more than 300 years of treasure fleet sailings from the americas to spain, the 1715 fleet was the single largest loss of treasure for the spanish crown and it happened at a time when spain was desperate for treasure. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find by carl j. Shipwrecks 1715 spanish fleet sebastian inlet, florida, usa.
The florida treasure coast is well published with many sources available such as. Sunken 1715 spanish fleet a treasure trove that keeps on. Sep 8, 2015 wreaked silver plate fleet off the florida coast in 1715. By 1712 ad spain was desperately in need of funds due to the war of succession that had seen phillip v take the throne. Josh returns to the waters of floridas atlantic coast and dives in with a new expedition that uses the latest high tech to locate the fleets flagship. Metal detecting floridas 1715 east coast treasure wrecks. The sunken ships lay forgotten for more than 200 years until modern treasure hunters discovered several of. Clausen,burgess, robert forrest and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. On wednesday july 31, 1715, a devastating hurricane sank eleven of the fleet s ships off the east coast of florida, in an area south of melbourne to a point south of fort pierce. The convoys were general purpose cargo fleets used for transporting a wide. Metal detecting floridas 1715 east coast treasure wrecks update. Shipwrecks 1715 spanish fleet sebastian inlet, florida.
Priceless artifacts including gold, silver, and emeralds have been recovered offshore by lease holders and subcontractors who dive and excavate the wrecks each summer. Ever think about going looking for spanish treasure yourself. In the florida straits, near presentday cape canaveral, the fleet ran into a hurricane, with the disastrous loss of ten ships and 700 lives. The fleet which yielded these treasures was known as the combined armada of 1715. The 1715 spanish plate fleet treasure, florida, usa. Mar 03, 2020 the coins came from the wreckage of the spanish treasure fleet that was carrying the riches of the new world from havana, cuba back to spain on july 31, 1715 when it got caught in a hurricane. This excellent book tells the story of the sinking and salvage of the 1715 spanish fleet, which sank in a hurricane off vero beach. The war of the spanish succession had been raging in europe since 1701, and for two years spain had to postpone all treasure shipments from the new world for fear theyd be intercepted. The 1715 fleet was the first fleet of treasure ships to sail for spain since the end of the war. A history of the 1715 spanish plate fleet and the true story of the great florida treasure find burgess, robert forrest, carl j. What is a spanish piece of 8 recovered from the 1715 treasure fleet part 1. Josh returns to the waters of floridas atlantic coast and dives in with a new expedition that uses the latest high tech to locate the fleet s flagship. The start of caribbean piracy and the 1715 spanish fleet.
This page is for sharing information and photos from the 1715 fleet it will tell a story of exploration and the. Spanish colonial silver coins in the florida collection isbnissn. One after another the vessels ran aground and were torn apart by the storm. Anyone who has an interest in the 1715 fleet and the treasure that it held is familiar with kip wagner. All necessary contracts and permits with both the state of florida and 1715 fleetqueens jewels, llc. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. See more ideas about shipwreck, treasure coast and spanish galleon.
Aug 03, 2014 today the 1715 fleet queen jewels has the salvage rights to the 1715 fleet shipwreck sights. A local man with a metal detector may have stumbled on incredible wealth with the discovery of an ancient, possibly historic ring. On wednesday july 31, 1715, a devastating hurricane sank eleven of the fleets ships off the east coast of florida, in an area south of melbourne to a point south of fort pierce. To solve this problem the spanish assembled one of the richest treasure fleets. Admiralty custodianship of a 300squaremile stake off indian river county that extends from the lowtide mark into the ocean. The 1715 spanish plate fleet interesting thing of the day. The 1715 spanish treasure fleet 300th anniversary home.