1715 fleet

  1. Recruiting Historians and real Treasure hunters

    Howdy all, I'm a creative producer. A few years ago I was here because one of my Youtube clients was in need of something new - and so I set to work building big ideation for him. It ended up evolving into something much bigger than a Youtube video however and instead of working with a Youtuber...
  2. Ship nail?

    Hello to all First post, found this old nail today using a mine lab. Few inches down in a washed out sand dune. I’m on the treasure coast of Florida, but this was not particularly close to any of the 1715 wrecks. Found it next to bathtub beach in Stuart FL. Anyone have any insight into it...
  3. 1715 Fleet Detecting Discussion

    Hello, I'm new to the forum but have used it before as a guest. I was supposed to be in Vero Beach earlier this week for some diving and detecting but US-Canada borders have been closed and will likely remain for couple more months. I've been fortunate enough to amass a good sized collection of...
  4. The silver pie trimmer all cleaned up. Pics

    Some pictures of the silver pie trimmer found by the crew of the Carib last July. Congratulations to the late Captain Kym Ferrell and his fearless crew -Mike Penninger, Richard Rabon, Jeff Harness and Maryellen Twichell. This is a very unusual artifact, probably the only silver pie trimmer in...
  5. Post-Dorian metal detecting on the Treasure Coast of Florida - 1715 Fleet

    I'm Dan, 59 years old, from the Clearwater-Largo, Florida area, and just purchased my first metal detector on Saturday - a Minelab Excalibur II with a lightweight straight shaft. I've been doing my research on the 1715 Fleet wrecks and have familiarized myself with the laws that apply to metal...
  6. Hi! New to metal detecting - West Coast of Florida - heading to the Treasure Coast

    I'm Dan, 59 years old, from the Clearwater-Largo, Florida area, and just purchased my first metal detector on Saturday - a Minelab Excalibur II with a lightweight straight shaft. I've been doing my research on the 1715 Fleet wrecks and have familiarized myself with the laws that apply to metal...
  7. Detecting after Dorian

    Hi All, While it's not entirely certain where hurricane Dorian is going to hit, it's a good bet that the sands on the treasure coast in Florida are going to shift. I want to head out there after the storm (assuming roads are passable and it makes any sense to do so) and see if anything washed...
  8. Atocha, 1715, 1733 and Jupiter wreck artifacts and coins wanted!!!

    Alright guys I’m new to this forum and have been doing my own research with not much luck on online stores- I’m looking for Atocha, 1715 fleet, and or Jupiter wreck artifacts, coins, and set coins. Mostly Atocha and Jupiter wreck- as they are the more desirable atleast for me. I am looking to...
  9. Atocha, 1715, 1733 and Jupiter wreck artifacts and coins wanted!!!

    Alright guys I’m new to this forum and have been doing my own research with not much luck on online stores- I’m looking for Atocha, 1715 fleet, and or Jupiter wreck artifacts, coins, and set coins. Mostly Atocha and Jupiter wreck- as they are the more desirable atleast for me. I am looking to...
  10. Atocha, 1715, 1733 and Jupiter wreck artifacts and coins wanted!!!

    Alright guys I’m new to this forum and have been doing my own research with not much luck on online stores- I’m looking for Atocha, 1715 fleet, and or Jupiter wreck artifacts, coins, and set coins. Mostly Atocha and Jupiter wreck- as they are the more desirable atleast for me. I am looking to...
  11. 🙋 WANTED Atocha, 1715, 1733 and Jupiter wreck artifacts and coins wanted!!!

    Alright guys I’m new to this forum and have been doing my own research with not much luck on online stores- I’m looking for Atocha, 1715 fleet, and or Jupiter wreck artifacts, coins, and set coins. Mostly Atocha and Jupiter wreck- as they are the more desirable atleast for me. I am looking to...
  12. Looking to buy for new personal collection!

    Alright guys I’m new to this forum and have been doing my own research with not much luck on online stores- I’m looking for Atocha, 1715 fleet, and or Jupiter wreck artifacts, coins, and set coins. Mostly Atocha and Jupiter wreck- as they are the more desirable atleast for me. I am looking to...
  13. New To Forum and Looking To Buy $$$

    Alright guys I’m new to this forum and have been doing my own research with not much luck on online stores- I’m looking for Atocha, 1715 fleet, and or Jupiter wreck artifacts, coins, and set coins. Mostly Atocha and Jupiter wreck- as they are the more desirable atleast for me. I am looking to...
  14. 1715 Fleet

    Do you have any questions about the 1715 Feet? I am going to interview the author of " The Rainbow Chasers Tricentennial Year Book" Terry Armstrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  15. Treasure Coast Beach Hunt Opportunity

    If you live near the east coast of Florida, you have a rare opportunity of searching for Spanish Treasure after hurricane Matthew.
  16. Turtle possible gold? Magic Box on belly maybe Free Masons? 1715 ship?

    I found this detecting one of my favorite beaches in South Florida... I detect from above Cocoa Beach the whole way down to Miami and I found this in between those two spots is all I will say on that note... HOWEVER I would love some help with identification... The numbers on the belly are...
  17. Newbie hunting the 1715 beaches

    Hi everyone, I'm fairly green when it comes to hunting and I'm looking for advice from those who have been hunting longer than I have. I live on the west coast of Florida and will be making a two day trip to Sebastian before heading down to the keys. My primary purpose for staying in Sebastian...
  18. Florida 1715 fleet metal detectors?

    Does anyone know which metal detectors were used during the recovery of coins at the 1715 wreck site in Florida?? Short handle and underwater use.
  19. 1715 Fleet Gold Filigree Frame (pyx)

    Great news on the find by Booty Salvage of the missing back piece to the Gold Filigree Frame found in 1989 on the 1715 Fleet. Some background on the original find: Salvage vessel: Tamiron owned by Kenny White Captain: Luther Peterson Diver: Andy Matroci Site: North Colored Beach now known as...
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