The godfather of treasure

[Blak bart]

Took today off to hang out with the godfather of treasure, Martin meylach. It was a great day of treasure tales and diving stories. We fondled every artifact and treasure I ever dug and swapped tales of fabulous finds and broken dreams. Im glad I got to share the things ive found and show them off to a living legend. For all those who dont know the name, he is a treasure hunting pioneer and legand in the early days of florida keys treasure salvage. He located and salvaged many of the 1733 fleet galleons. He dug the motherlode off the el rubi or capitana and made strikes on many of the other 1733 galleons. He went on to salvage other wrecks in other contries and has led a swashbuckling and adventurous life of the first order of magnitude. He is also an author and a scholar and wrote the book "Diving to a flash of gold". If you haven't read this book go to amazon and get a copy while there are still a few left. They are starting to get scarce. It is a must read for all treasure hunters and a wealth of information. A definite must for the library of anyone intrested in spanish treasure. It fits right in between potter and marx. Next I get to go fondle his gold !!! Ill see him for lunch next week, and I already have a hundred more questions to ask. He might be the real most interesting man alive. Here some pics of him holding my 1733 pillar dollar.thought he might slip it in his pocket.!! Just kidding hes a true gentleman and a man of honor
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Great day!!! Cant wait to do it again.!!!

 

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[Blak bart]

I cant straighten these photos out sorry!!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Sounds like both of you enjoyed your time together. It's not often you get to visit with one of our idols. Bet it would have been a cool podcast.

 

[Blak bart]

Sounds like both of you enjoyed your time together. It's not often you get to visit with one of our idols. Bet it would have been a cool podcast.

It was such an honor to have him to my house and to here the stories first hand . I have been talking with him on the phone and through a mutal friend but this was the first time we got to sit down together. He is a wealth of knowledge and I will be able to put a couple more Xs on my map for sure. We are definitely both entwined with the ocean and cut of the same mold. Great when you can meet your heros. They soon become your teachers and mentors.!!!

 

[s.c.shooter]

I'll check out the book.

 

[Deft Tones]

You did not have him sign your Excalibur?

No? Your irreverence to the Universal Fan Club Code of Conduct is on full display. Toss him in the brig, men!

Sounds like a lot of fun. I'd like to have been present just to sit somewhere in the room to hear the stories. Pretty cool for you. Congratulations.

 

[Blak bart]

You did not have him sign your Excalibur?

No? Your irreverence to the Universal Fan Club Code of Conduct is on full display. Toss him in the brig, men!

Sounds like a lot of fun. I'd like to have been present just to sit somewhere in the room to hear the stories. Pretty cool for you. Congratulations.

No, but he did autograph his book, wich makes it a treasue in its own right. Man the stories of his times in equador were incredible !!! S C shooter you'll love the book. Plus it comes with a treasure map. !!! Ive been to a few of the spots on the map and its no bull !!

 

[Old Bookaroo]

Blak bart: When you wrote Capt. Meylach's book is becoming scarce, are you referring to the hardcover (first) edition? The prices of those have gone up and down quite a bit over the past several years. It looks like the trade paperback reprint from Florida Classics Library is still in print.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[Blak bart]

Blak bart: When you wrote Capt. Meylach's book is becoming scarce, are you referring to the hardcover (first) edition? The prices of those have gone up and down quite a bit over the past several years. It looks like the trade paperback reprint from Florida Classics Library is still in print.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

Yes thats right bookaroo. It wasnt easy finding an excellent condition hardback edition that still had the map included. Actually it wasnt that hard but they seem to be getting a little harder to get a hold of in great condition. Mine came from a library in indiana it had only been checked out 7 times. Marty was amazed that it had come from indiana !!!! It now has his autograph in it so I will be looking for a paper back version to actually use and read. Thanks for the info. Please check out my thread " your favorite treasure books post them up" we would love to have your expertise and opinions !!!