The 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet: Florida's Sunken Treasure
A hurricane sank eleven Spanish treasure ships off Florida in 1715. Pirates, salvors and beachcombers have chased the silver ever since, and the queen's jewels are still missing.
Silver, gold and church plate from Spain's empire, lost on beaches and in the hills.
A hurricane sank eleven Spanish treasure ships off Florida in 1715. Pirates, salvors and beachcombers have chased the silver ever since, and the queen's jewels are still missing.
Spanish silver and church relics buried in the dunes, then storms and pirates wiped out the camp. Dauphin Island's treasure legend, checked against its very real raids and hurricanes.