Table of Contents
- 1 What is the key features of the San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park?
- 2 What is the depth of the wreck of the San Pedro?
- 3 Is there an Indian Key?
- 4 Where did the 1715 treasure fleet sunk?
- 5 Can you kayak to Indian Key?
- 6 How many of the 1715 fleet have been found?
- 7 How long does it take to kayak to Indian Key?
- 8 Who owns the salvage rights to the 1715 Fleet?
What is the key features of the San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park?
This underwater preserve features a submerged shipwreck that is perfect for diving and snorkeling. Part of a Spanish flotilla, the San Pedro was a 287-ton, Dutch-built ship that sank in a hurricane on July 13, 1733. Its remains were discovered in 1960 in Hawk Channel near Indian Key.
What is the depth of the wreck of the San Pedro?
San Pedro: Max depth is 85 feet The San Pedro lies beside the YO. This wreck is 111 feet long. She was built in Japan and operated by a Korea fishing company. In 1975 the ship was carrying bait, food, and other cargo to a fishing fleet when she caught fire off South Point.
What is the name of the galleon that became Florida’s second Underwater Archaeological Preserve?
Urca de Lima
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| Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve No. 1 | |
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| Location | St. Lucie County, Florida, United States |
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Is there an Indian Key?
Indian Key is a small island located three-quarters of a mile out in the Atlantic Ocean side of Overseas Highway, around mile marker 78. This Key has a deep historical story and played an important role in the historical development of the Florida Keys.
Where did the 1715 treasure fleet sunk?
At two in the morning on Wednesday, July 31, 1715, seven days after departing from Havana, Cuba, under the command of Juan Esteban de Ubilla, eleven of the twelve ships of this fleet were lost in a hurricane near present-day Vero Beach, Florida.
What happened Indian Key?
Early in the morning of August 7, 1840, Indian Key was attacked by a large party of Indians. Chief Chekika and his group of warriors landed on the west coast of the Key and were shortly discovered. Most of the 50 to 70 people living on the island were able to escape, but 13 were killed.
Can you kayak to Indian Key?
Indian Key is located only a half-mile offshore but feels a world away. This 11-acre island is accessible only by boat and sits just off Lower Matacumbe at MM 78.5. A kayak landing on the south side of the island makes for easy access. As you approach the island look for the “Kayak Landing” sign in the water.
How many of the 1715 fleet have been found?
Of the eleven ships making up the 1715 Fleet, one managed to get away, le Griffon captained by Antoine d’Aire, all the Spanish ships sunk, but two that were salvaged by the Spanish from 1715 to about 1718 were never found in modern times, and at least two were lost at sea with all souls.
Was the Queens Dowry ever found?
$4.5-million treasure discovered off Florida coast. Exactly 300 years to the day after a hurricane destroyed 11 Spanish ships off the coast of Florida, a salvage company made an incredible discovery worth $4.5 million. Brent Brisben, 1715 Fleet Queens Jewels CEO, said the July 30 find was “magical” and “surreal.”
How long does it take to kayak to Indian Key?
30 to 45 minutes
It only takes 30 to 45 minutes to kayak to Indian Key Historic State Park, located off shore in Islamorada. You can launch your kayak off the ocean side of the park area along the Overseas Highway between Mile Markers 77 and 79.
Who owns the salvage rights to the 1715 Fleet?
Brent Brisben
The 1715 Fleet-Queens Jewels LLC, a historic shipwreck salvage operation, owns the rights to the remains of the 1715 Treasure Fleet. Former owner Brent Brisben acquired the salvage rights from legendary treasure hunter Mel Fisher and has since sold the controlling interest in the salvage company.