the cross

[bomber]

i bought from Bob Marx

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

bomber,
seems I once said,
"tell us more."


have a good un...................
SHERMANVILLE

 

[bomber]

it was recovered from the shipwreck Nuestra Senora del Milagros also known as el Matanceros which was lost in 1739 during a voyage between Cadiz,Spain and Vera Cruz,Mexico.she was blown off course during a hurricane and dashed to pieces on the coast of Quintana Roo,just north of the Mayan ruins of Tulum and opposite of Cozumel island.the shipwreck was discovered by robert marx in 1954 and was worked on for the next five years.during that period more than 1 million artifacts were recovered.at the time of discoverey Dr. Mendel Peterson,chairman of Marinetime History at the Smithsonian Institute in Wahington D.C. declared that this was the most important archeolgical find in the western hemisphere.Artifacts from this wreck are on display in museums all over the world.a book was written on this wreck called"Diving for Treasure and Pleasure" by Clay Blair jr.in 1960

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

it was recovered from the shipwreck Nuestra Senora del Milagros also known as el Matanceros which was lost in 1739 during a voyage between Cadiz,Spain and Vera Cruz,Mexico.she was blown off course during a hurricane and dashed to pieces on the coast of Quintana Roo,just north of the Mayan ruins of Tulum and opposite of Cozumel island.the shipwreck was discovered by robert marx in 1954 and was worked on for the next five years.during that period more than 1 million artifacts were recovered.at the time of discoverey Dr. Mendel Peterson,chairman of Marinetime History at the Smithsonian Institute in Wahington D.C. declared that this was the most important archeolgical find in the western hemisphere.Artifacts from this wreck are on display in museums all over the world.a book was written on this wreck called"Diving for Treasure and Pleasure" by Clay Blair jr.in 1960

bomber,
thanks.

Bit of history there for sure.

have a good un....
SHERMANVILLE

 

[Lowbatts]

Hangin' that one on the wall for sure Rich!

Worked with a young guy from Puerto Rico, he wore a cross about 4" long and a couple across, huge gold piece with several large emeralds in it. Seems a family member found it at a shipwreck there 300 years ago and it had been passed down, according to him ever since then.

 

[bomber]

gave it to my sweety for her birthday

 

[makton]

That's pretty cool Bomber!!!

Todd

 

[treasurefiend]

Great buy and great time bud!!! When I went I didn't see him there anymore so I was unable to talk to him...

 

[conquistador]

Hey Bomber. That was one for the books I will never forget .Eveything turn out perfect.It was great to have our books sign by the living legend himself with proof and pictures.That was an awesome purchase you made. I should of have ran to the ATM to get some money to purchase one of his items. Let just hope that Mr.Marx will still be around next year .

 

[litefire56]

Very nice cross! I would have bought it also..

 

[twistidd]

Very nice cross Mr. Bomber, and a very nice gesture by giving it to your wife. Glad you had fun.

Joe

 

[watercolor]

Neat cross. . . great present
Very cool to meet Mr. Marx too!

 

[kimsdad]

WTG, Bomber!!