Cinco Chagas

[Selwyn]

Are there any users actively reseaching the Cinco Chagas? Thanks

 

[tamrock]

No, as its the first I've ever heard of it. I Googled it and it seems there are many adding information about it online.

 

[Gare]

This sure sounds like quite a treasure GOOD LUCK

 

[Selwyn]

After finding almost nothing but vague summaries and ‘impossible-to-find’ opinions, I decided to reapproach the Cinco Chagas logically. I compiled historical accounts of the 1594 battle near the Azores, factored in known weather patterns, tidal drift, survivor testimony, and likely hull damage. Using this, I simulated her possible drift path after the explosion and I believe she came to rest in shallower water than commonly assumed. What I lack is the equipment (ROV/sonar) to test the site I’ve pinpointed. I’m not claiming a miracle but this is a well-researched lead, not hearsay.
I’ve also developed a reconstruction of the Flor de la Mar’s final movements based on similar analysis. With all that, I am rather amazed at the lack of interest regarding possibly two of the world's largest lost treasure ships.
Thank you to Tamrock and Gare for replying

 

[AstralDruid]

Great story... Hadn't heard of it before..
I visited the Azores recently and plan to go back next year, i absolutely love it there.. Stayed on the main island Sao Miguel, and Terceira island,, whilst there I made some local friends and I just happened to comment that it just had a feel of Piracy, and fortunes hidden or lost...
Will definitely be looking into this further...
AD

 

[Mackaydon]

Since you have a treasure hunting interest in the Azores, you may find interesting this TreasureNet thread submitted almost 20 years ago. The TH member was also the Conservator who conserved the salvaged coins from the Capitana (1654) that we found in Ecuador in the late 1990's.

Marx vs The Azores flea.. A hilarious must read

Treasure Hunting in the Azores-- Lessons in Futility by Paulo Monteiro, the Azores I would like to add the story of my life, just for fun and enlightenment of all those interested in underwater archaeology. This way, I might be able to explain why I am a zealot of die-hard archaeology and why...

www.treasurenet.com

Don in SoCal

 

[AstralDruid]

Interesting story ....

Since you have a treasure hunting interest in the Azores, you may find interesting this TreasureNet thread submitted almost 20 years ago. The TH member was also the Conservator who conserved the salvaged coins from the Capitana (1654) that we found in Ecuador in the late 1990's.

Marx vs The Azores flea.. A hilarious must read

Treasure Hunting in the Azores-- Lessons in Futility by Paulo Monteiro, the Azores I would like to add the story of my life, just for fun and enlightenment of all those interested in underwater archaeology. This way, I might be able to explain why I am a zealot of die-hard archaeology and why...

www.treasurenet.com

Don in SoCal

Only fuels my curiosity !!