Discover the 1715 Fleet of Spanish Treasure Ships that sank off the coast of Florida. Priceless artifacts including gold, silver, and emeralds have been recovered offshore by lease holders and sub-contractors who dive and excavate the wrecks each summer.
Gold Cobs from the Florida shipwrecks of the 1715 Fleet & other New World wrecks. Spanish Colonial gold cobs from Lima, Mexico, Cuzco, Bogota, and Cartagena
After each wrecking event, Spanish authorities extensively salvaged the shipwreck sites for several years, producing a healthy historical record. Unfortunately, modern treasure hunters were the first to relocate the 1715 and 1733 fleet wrecks, and consequently, heavily impacted the sites; archaeologists ...
It’s known for aquatic adventures like shipwreck scuba diving, cliff jumping and deep-sea fishing. On land you’ll find an eclectic island culture of vibrant neighborhoods, brightly colored shorts and delicious fish chowder. Read more Puerto Rico Puerto Rico offers the perfect balance of rum-...
The Spanish colonial buildings of San Juan set a perfect backdrop for a day of shopping and sightseeing. Hike the massive El Yunque rainforest to see waterfalls, stone towers, and colorful Puerto Rican wildlife. As far as beaches go, it doesn’t get better than the private sands of Isla ...