Been along time for a gold one !!

[Blak bart]

"KEY WEST TREASURE DIVERS STRIKE GOLD ? AND SILVER ? ON FAMOUS SHIPWRECK - Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers" https://keysweekly.com/42/key-west-treasure-divers-strike-gold-and-silver-on-famous-shipwreck/

 

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[WaveJunky757]

That’s a long time. They must have some very generous investors to keep that operation going.

 

[Blak bart]

I think there's still 80 million $$$ worth of treasure still to be found....im not sure of that number, but I thought I remembered that number being mentioned in the past ?? Either way there's more out there.....let's hope there getting on some new pocket or something !!

 

[WaveJunky757]

I thought I remember reading an old article from one of the fishers themselves that they already found the stern castle based on the types of gold and religious artifacts found, but never saw any mention of it again. Maybe one of those ooops moments. That could be completely inaccurate however. I remember reading it and scratching my head. They have done a lot for the community and continue to do so. I Wish them the best of luck and safety!

 

[Blak bart]

"Latest News - Mel Fisher's Treasures" https://www.melfisher.com/mobile/site/inthenews.html

 

[RTR]

"KEY WEST TREASURE DIVERS STRIKE GOLD ? AND SILVER ? ON FAMOUS SHIPWRECK - Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers" https://keysweekly.com/42/key-west-treasure-divers-strike-gold-and-silver-on-famous-shipwreck/

From everything I've read I thought it is in 50 ft. of water

 

[Boatlode]

From everything I've read I thought it is in 50 ft. of water

That's where they found the main pile. But there is a scatter trail that goes up into shallower water.

 

[islamoradamark]

great story thanks

 

[Salvor6]

This is my partner aboard the Dauntless after he found an 8 reale coin. This was back in 1992 when we were working Emerald City.

 

[Red_desert]

A couple years back, they had identified a spot the drift trail passed over rock or bedrock. Thought we might hear some good news sooner (guess later is better than never).

 

[Red_desert]

I have some notes on the Atocha.
The place where the Atocha hull had sunk, according to the info from the references, was in the deep water of a 55 foot depth. It seems the public records place the coordinates in the center of the sand bar.
Also should quote Salvor6 on this.
"So far they have gone out 10 miles in a northwest direction finding artifacts (and gold) all along the way."

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

"Latest News - Mel Fisher's Treasures" https://www.melfisher.com/mobile/site/inthenews.html

Whoa! Thanks!
I've been following the recoveries since day one, it seems, and am quite happy to see more treasure being found...!

 

[ARC]

From everything I've read I thought it is in 50 ft. of water

56 feet to be exact.

 

[Red_desert]

Maps I'd made years ago, still in PhotoBucket and can't get them out because don't use the site anymore. If you can ignore the logo, most details are visible yet. About 6 maps in all, bottom edge right half identifies a couple rocks.

 

[Red_desert]

A little closer on first rock.

 

[Red_desert]

Map appears to be moving west or even NW.

 

[Red_desert]

Follow the maps, maybe can figure out where they lead. Note the 22 ft deep hole middle top edge. Somebody once suggested the military used the area for bombing practice during WWI or WW2. Hope the sterncastle wasn't still visible and they decided to practice on it.

 

[Red_desert]

Map could be where drift trails loop around and then back, before heading off to the NW direction.

 

[Red_desert]

Bird's eye view of the area.