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In the early hours of July 31, 1715, one of the richest Spanish treasure fleets ever assembled was in trouble. Carrying a fortune in gold and silver from the New World, the 1715 Fleet was trying to outrun a storm pursuing it up the Florida Straits. The treasure-laden galleons were not fast enough. By 2 a.m. 100 mph winds, torrential rains, and mountainous waves broke over the Fleet.
While much has been salvaged from the wrecks, (eleven sank – five have been identified) more than half the treasure remains undiscovered
Antique Maps of South America. Gallery of authentic historic and rare maps of South America, Central America, the West Indies and Caribbean from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Fernandina Beach maritime museum sailing through rough COVID-19 waters Dan Scanlan, Florida Times-Union © Dan Scanlan/Florida Times-Union The Maritime Museum of Amelia Island is at 115 S. Second St. in Fernandina Beach. Navigating COVID-19 has been tough for museums across the country, facing shutdowns then cautious reopenings as the virus spread again this fall. The Maritime Museum of Amelia Island is no different, docked across the railroad tracks from the Amelia River at the west end of Fernandina Beach's historic downtown. Staffed by volunteers in part of a blue-and...