The Hurricane of 1715...

[Reef Runner]

Gold in Them Thar Waters !

Congratulations...........I just read this thread last night, here on the forum. And then, today, on the local (Raleigh, NC) noon news, there is was, for real !

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[Crumble]

They were 10-15 feet off the beach in 2-3 feet of water...

I would be hitting that beach every day...

 

[The Rebel]

WTG Scoundrel! Bet it was hard to sleep for a few nights!

Was this all in one area, like it was in a chest that had rotted away?

 

[Number8wire]

Just saw the news report online here in New Zealand about the amazing find from 1715.
Just knew I'd find some more pic's and a good story here! Bet your eyes looked like this when you saw the first coin shining back at you from it's sandy resting place...
Congratulations mate, a dream we all have but most of us never realize.

 

[Surf Master]

Scoundrel

Your famous now, Baltimore news, WJZ , saw you tonight, you & crew, congrads bro., hope you get to keep a 8 Escudo , for around your neck, happy hunting Earl Ps I am sure that this will be world news, your the Man

 

[Sheryl]

All I've got is WOW!

 

[cntrydncr1]

So happy for you and the rest of the crew. What an awesome find...what dreams are made of!!

 

[NectarDetector]

wait, so Scoundrel is Brent Brisbon? I knew he was a kick@ss treasure hunter, but I didn't realize it was actually Brent. COOL! Phenomenal job man. Truly amazing!

Way to go, Brent...we're on first name basis now lol

 

[scoundrel]

Way to go, Brent...we're on first name basis now lol

I am not Brent. But don't worry, we're still on a first name basis. My name is scoundrel.

 

[NectarDetector]

I am not Brent. But don't worry, we're still on a first name basis. My name is scoundrel.

Oh...lol Papers didn't call you scoundrel haha

 

[CELLARMAN 74]

I have read this thread 20 times now trying to come up with something insightful to say. So here goes.......GOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLD DROOLDROOLDROOLDROOL!! I bow to you sir and the achievement of the whole crew. I want to quit my job and beg my way on to an expedition now.

 

[rich0923]

Way to go !!!!

This is very awesome, congrats to you and your team.

 

[crabtracker]

aarrr, now that's the way a real pirate gathers the booty. an absolutely amazing find, you sir are THE MAN. HH Steve

 

[brncofan]

excals for everyone scoundrel can afford it now seriously awesome find congrats

 

[Jason in Enid]

Congrats on the find, but enjoy your pics. You have awakened the jealousy of Spain and are coming for your gold. I'm not even joking...

translated from Spanish ...
Consultations after the sacking of eleven ships remains in Florida State...
Spain is preparing to request information from the Consulate of Miami on the continued plundering of the remains of the fleet of 1715 and announces that he will ask the opinion of the Attorney James Goold - The State of Florida encourages treasure hunting industry by keeping 20% of each loot reguardless of extraction methods.. The government is preparing to request information from the Spanish consulate in Miami after the recent announcement of different treasure hunters companies that have extracted gold of wrecks 1715 fleet sunk off Florida, called on the French Treasury. Likewise, and considering that this is government vessels will be consulted with the lawyer James Goold, who represented Spain in cases of Juno and La Galga against Sea Hunt and Mercedes frigate against Odyssey. Spain won both cases (precisely because it was government vessels with sovereign immunity ), and from the government both from the law firm in Washington said he sat a precedent that would influence the activity of treasure hunters companies: "The treasure hunters that have not gotten the message are living in a cave, "said Goold ABC . But the truth is that the looting continues, especially those who suffer the ill-fated fleet that sank in July 1715 because of a hurricane. Let's see what give of themselves these consultations.
The finding of 350 gold coins in the fields of Vero Beach (Florida), where the fleet sank 1715 , has once again starkly open debate treasure hunters and the destruction of the historical record of Hispanic origin in the US. UU. at the hands of these "miners' heritage , which only removed the gold and items they can sell. When we remember the 1715 fleet, speak eleven thousand dead shipwrecks and sailors, such Spanish history as American, plus the famous coin treasure hunt these small businesses removed, no matter they destroy the site and the context in which they have remained for 300 years . http://abcblogs.abc.es/…/consultas-tras-el-saqueo-de-los-r…/

 

[jtb2017]

Yea this is why my wrecksite team would never find more then a few nails an maybe a silver coin...

Congrats on the find, but enjoy your pics. You have awakened the jealousy of Spain and are coming for your gold. I'm not even joking...

translated from Spanish ...
Consultations after the sacking of eleven ships remains in Florida State...
Spain is preparing to request information from the Consulate of Miami on the continued plundering of the remains of the fleet of 1715 and announces that he will ask the opinion of the Attorney James Goold - The State of Florida encourages treasure hunting industry by keeping 20% of each loot reguardless of extraction methods.. The government is preparing to request information from the Spanish consulate in Miami after the recent announcement of different treasure hunters companies that have extracted gold of wrecks 1715 fleet sunk off Florida, called on the French Treasury. Likewise, and considering that this is government vessels will be consulted with the lawyer James Goold, who represented Spain in cases of Juno and La Galga against Sea Hunt and Mercedes frigate against Odyssey. Spain won both cases (precisely because it was government vessels with sovereign immunity ), and from the government both from the law firm in Washington said he sat a precedent that would influence the activity of treasure hunters companies: "The treasure hunters that have not gotten the message are living in a cave, "said Goold ABC . But the truth is that the looting continues, especially those who suffer the ill-fated fleet that sank in July 1715 because of a hurricane. Let's see what give of themselves these consultations.
The finding of 350 gold coins in the fields of Vero Beach (Florida), where the fleet sank 1715 , has once again starkly open debate treasure hunters and the destruction of the historical record of Hispanic origin in the US. UU. at the hands of these "miners' heritage , which only removed the gold and items they can sell. When we remember the 1715 fleet, speak eleven thousand dead shipwrecks and sailors, such Spanish history as American, plus the famous coin treasure hunt these small businesses removed, no matter they destroy the site and the context in which they have remained for 300 years . http://abcblogs.abc.es/…/consultas-tras-el-saqueo-de-los-r…/

 

[Tico14]

Amazing recovery, Congrats to you and your team

 

[scoundrel]

Congrats on the find, but enjoy your pics. You have awakened the jealousy of Spain and are coming for your gold. I'm not even joking...

translated from Spanish ...
Consultations after the sacking of eleven ships remains in Florida State...
Spain is preparing to request information from the Consulate of Miami on the continued plundering of the remains of the fleet of 1715 and announces that he will ask the opinion of the Attorney James Goold - The State of Florida encourages treasure hunting industry by keeping 20% of each loot reguardless of extraction methods.. The government is preparing to request information from the Spanish consulate in Miami after the recent announcement of different treasure hunters companies that have extracted gold of wrecks 1715 fleet sunk off Florida, called on the French Treasury. Likewise, and considering that this is government vessels will be consulted with the lawyer James Goold, who represented Spain in cases of Juno and La Galga against Sea Hunt and Mercedes frigate against Odyssey. Spain won both cases (precisely because it was government vessels with sovereign immunity ), and from the government both from the law firm in Washington said he sat a precedent that would influence the activity of treasure hunters companies: "The treasure hunters that have not gotten the message are living in a cave, "said Goold ABC . But the truth is that the looting continues, especially those who suffer the ill-fated fleet that sank in July 1715 because of a hurricane. Let's see what give of themselves these consultations.
The finding of 350 gold coins in the fields of Vero Beach (Florida), where the fleet sank 1715 , has once again starkly open debate treasure hunters and the destruction of the historical record of Hispanic origin in the US. UU. at the hands of these "miners' heritage , which only removed the gold and items they can sell. When we remember the 1715 fleet, speak eleven thousand dead shipwrecks and sailors, such Spanish history as American, plus the famous coin treasure hunt these small businesses removed, no matter they destroy the site and the context in which they have remained for 300 years . http://abcblogs.abc.es/…/consultas-tras-el-saqueo-de-los-r…/

Not worried about it. Under Admiralty Maritime Law, Spain ceded any and all claims to these shipwrecks after they abandoned their salvage efforts(which is well documented).

 

[Jason in Enid]

Not worried about it. Under Admiralty Maritime Law, Spain ceded any and all claims to these shipwrecks after they abandoned their salvage efforts(which is well documented).

The problem is when the govt colludes with spain to take the 1715 treasure by force and give it to spain. They did it with the Black Swan wreck, they will try to do it to your finds too.

I am absolutely thrilled with your finds and wish I could be part of a recovery like that. I wish you the best as this goes forward!

 

[6000/DI 2]

Ahrrrghh nice booty!