Golden "GRAT"
About a week or so ago long time historical shipwreck salvor Captain Mike Perna and crew working aboard the M/V Mighty Mo found a beautiful 8 Escudo gold coin. Minted in Mexico City in 1714 or 1715 this type of gold coin was first identified by Mel Fisher and his Treasure Salvors team in the mid-1960's and was referenced as a die 9. It has since become more commonly known as a "Grat" coin. This Mexico City specimen was dated on the cross side rather than the more common shiel
Golden Rosary Chain Elements
Captain Josh Abt and the crew of the M/V Sea Reaper recently made a significant discovery on the 1715 fleet wreck site known as Corrigan's wreck. Divers Tilly Lowe and Jack Leede (Pictured below with Captain Josh) found several beautiful segments of a gold rosary chain! More segments of this chain can well be expected to be found by Captain Josh and crew. It is also very significant in that this represents the farthest off shore any gold items from Corrigan's wreck has yet be
Cherub Mystery
Last week Captain Dan Porter and his crew aboard 1715 Fleet-Queens Jewels salvage vessel the M/V Capitana made an interesting discovery at Corrigan's wreck while conducting methodical excavations in close proximity to the beach. Three small silver objects were discovered bearing what appears to be the faces of "cherubs". Two of the objects were fairly well worn while the third object was in very good condition. It is a mystery as to what exactly these objects adorned or were
