The Lost Treasure Fleet of 1715
July 30, 1715: a fleet of 11 Spanish galleons set sail for Spain from Havana, Cuba, loaded with untold riches of silver, gold and jewels. A few days into their voyage, the entire fleet sank off the coast of Florida due to the fury of a massive hurricane. Six galleons have been found. The untold riches from the remaining 5 are lying scattered along the ocean floor waiting to be discovered. The fate of what happened to the lost galleons has captured the attention of treasure hunters for three centuries. Come with us on a journey to explore the history of one of the world’s most famous shipwrecks. Witness Brent Brisben, a modern day treasure hunter, and his team explore dangerous waters hoping to locate and unearth this sunken treasure and solve a 300 year old maritime mystery. Unearth one of history’s most gripping maritime tales.
Starring
William Beasley, Brian Bowman, James D. Fiske
Director
Chad Crawford