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Entrance to the Mel Fisher Museum
in Sebastian, Florida |
On July 20, 1985, Mel Fisher, a one-time chicken farmer who became the legendary "World's Greatest Treasure Hunter," after 16 long, challenging years of search, found the sunken Spanish treasure galleons Nuestra Senora de Atocha and Santa Margarita. These ships, carrying untold wealth, had sunk off the Florida coast during a hurricane on September 6, 1622.
Over 40 tons of gold and silver bars, "pieces of eight" and gold jewelry have been recovered. Hundreds of precious stones, including emeralds and diamonds, have been brought to the surface. The treasure recovered so far is worth almost $500 million.
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| Entering the museum |
The museum provides shipwreck artifacts and treasure to provide a glimpse into the world that existed 400 years ago as well as the history of Mel Fisher's dogged quest to find the greatest treasure ship of them all, the Atocha.
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| Ahoy, matey! Yo ho ho! |
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| Bust of Mel Fisher |
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| Gold nuggets, chains, and pieces of eight! |
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Life-sized cut-out of Mel Fisher
and recovered gold chains |
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Streak Troll and a gold chain and locket
that was recovered |
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Treasures include engraved
gold plates, utensils, and
religious artifacts |
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