Treasured History

The Treasure Coast of Florida is a beautiful area named after the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet of 11 ships that sank offshore during a hurricane over 300 years ago. Gold, silver and jewels, intended for the King of Spain, remain buried underwater just offshore.

1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet

Award-winning producer Chad Crawford presents this account of the Spanish treasure fleet that sank off the coast of Florida in 1715. Also shown are some of the amazing treasures that are still being recovered today.

Brief History of the 1715 Treasure Fleet

An overview of the history of the 1715 fleet destined for Spain carrying Gold, Silver and other treasures meant for the Queen of Spain. On the 300th anniversary of the shipwreck, a group of treasure hunters found over 300 coins.

Expedition Unknown (1715 Treasure Fleet Episode)

Josh Gates and a team of explorers go to Florida to and try to find ships of the lost Spanish Fleet of 1715. What they discover is something exceptional!

Florida Family of Explorers Find Gold (July 2015)

The story begins in the 18th century when 11 Spanish ships were destroyed in a hurricane off the Florida coast. They were sailing from Cuba to Spain. 300 years to the day since the disaster, a Florida salvage company recovered 350 sunken gold coins. They are worth $4.5 million.