Great book detailing the history and subsequent discovery of the 1622. The story of the spanish galleon atocha coloring book with poster map. The search for the atocha by eugene lyon goodreads. This book is the exact opposite, carol tedesco takes a complicated subject and makes it fun. The atochas manifest listed over 47 tons of registered silver and gold, but estimates of the smuggled emeralds still being found on this ship are expected to exceed even the registered cargo. Emerald and gold cross from the treasure of atocha. Rare emeralds discovered in 400yearold shipwreck to be.
Most valuable treasure recovered from shipwrecks thrillist. The story of her tragic loss in 1622 is matched by the tragedy and contention that. The atocha sunken spanish treasure ship finally found. Introduction mel fisher was the leading force in the search for the treasure of the 1622 galleons. Fisher was the son of mel fisher, formerly of gary, ind. Buy a cheap copy of the search for the atocha book by eugene lyon. This ship has earned a place in maritime history not only by virtue of being sir francis drakes most famous prize, but also because of her colourful nickname, cagafuego fireshitter. Published july 1st 1989 by pisces books first published october 7th 1986.
Childrens books, history, nonfiction, textbooks grade levels. Mathewsons book recounts the search for the atocha, which culminated in. Atocha books coins of the bible mel fishers treasures shipwreck jewelry treasure book treasure books. Mathewson tells a compelling story of mystery and adventure, of piecing together a.
Only five survived by holding on to the stump of the mizzenmast, which was the only part of the wrecked galleon that remained above water. Duncan mathewson iii and can be found in his book, treasure of the atocha. The sinking of the galleon atocha, 1622 the model youtube. The salvage company is trying to raise treasure from. For months, a procession of mules had been arriving at the veracruz docks, winding their way through the haze of a humid tropical summer, laden with a banks worth of treasure bound for spain. Dr alan craig in his book about atocha bars describes this assayer mark as rare. Atocha silver eight reale grade one coin pendant i add to wish list. Study on a shipwreck silver bar recovered from nuestra. New world treasures spanish colonial coins and artifacts 9067793794. The spanish galleon was owned by king philip iv before sinking into the ocean in 1622 during a hurricane. Get the best deals on atocha coins when you shop the largest online selection at. In the book there are photos to accompany the written description of each grade.
Treasure of the atocha is a true adventure, a mystery that unfolds over sixteen years, and the story of a treasure hunt that yielded millions in gold, silver, jewelry and precious stones. Our lady of the immaculate conception was a 120ton spanish galleon that sailed the perupanama trading route during the 16th century. Fugitive sioux indian leader sitting bull surrendered to federal troops 1951. However, after only two days at sea, a fierce hurricane struck.
Rescuers tried to enter the drowned hulk, but found the hatches tightly battened. Mel fisher did what many have not he realized his dream during his lifetime. Authentic atocha sunken treasure mel fisher silver. Mel fisher authentic shipwreck treasure, atocha coins.
A lot of other books about salvage and treasure are long and it seems that the writers likes to hear themselves talk. Recently, some of the treasures recovered from the atocha were examined at the santa monica office of the gia gem. Feb 16, 2014 emerald and gold cross from the treasure of atocha. Shed been built for the crown in havana in 1620 and was rated at 550 tons, with an overall. The discovery of the spanish treasure and artifacts are eyeopening and informative. See more ideas about atocha, shipwreck treasure, spanish treasure. The mission to find the atocha and her treasure became the fixation of a chicken farmer turned deepsea diver named mel fisher, who searched doggedly for the treasure for 16 years from 1969.
The atocha was a galleona large, sturdy, heavily armed ship with several masts. Atocha two reale grade two coin pendant in 14k gol add to wish list. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Not only did they find massive amounts of silver and gold in coins, bars, and chains, but they also uncovered a number of rough emeralds and several pieces of emeraldset jewelry. Mel fisher and his investors in treasure salvors had searched for the wreck for over sixteen years. These ships carried the wealth of an empire along with crew. Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon 1985. Emerald and gold treasures of the spanish galleon nuestra. Does anyone have an idea of the worth or where i can find someone who might want to purchase it. Imagine the celebration when mels son, kane, radioed the news from the salvage boat dauntless to treasure salvors headquarters on the.
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