Has Florida treasure ever been found?

Indian River Shores, Florida — A trove of Spanish coins dating back to a 1715 shipwreck during a storm have been found along a beach in Florida. CBS affiliate WPEC-TV reported that 43-year-old treasure hunter Jonah Martinez located the coins using a metal detector.

Is there still treasure in Florida?

In 2020, Jonah Martinez found 22 silver coins worth over $6,000 (USD) on Wabasso Beach. Items from the San Martin, a Spanish ship that sank in 1618, has also been salvaged here. While it may look like slim pickings, there is still treasure to be found beneath the sand.

How many of the 1715 fleet have been found?

So, out of eleven Spanish ships in the 1715 fleet seven have been found, two are believed to have been found, and two are somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean (your guess is as good as anyone’s as to where). We know that the Wedge Wreck is the Urca De Lima or Santisima Trinidad wreck.

Are there any hidden treasures in Florida?

Dry Tortugas National Park is a small group of islands that’s another one of the best hidden gems in Florida. The word ‘tortuga’ means ‘turtle’ in Spanish, and here you will find a large number of sea turtles, after which these islands were named.

Is there hidden treasure in Florida?

Buried treasure in Florida is not just along the famed treasure coast where hundreds of Spanish Galleons wrecked, and now are coughing up loads of gold and silver during and after violent storms. Florida is one of those States that has hundreds of other treasures hidden throughout the State.

Is there gold deposits in Florida?

There are no known gold deposits in Florida. In fact, it may be the only state in the United States where there has been no gold discoveries.

Where can you find pirate treasure in Florida?

Visit Florida’s largest island to try your luck on a giant treasure hunt. There are numerous legends about treasure hidden on Pine Island. Some of the legends involve chests of gold and tales of pirate markings on trees, as well as a treasure buried by the pirate Joseph Baker.

Is there diamonds in Florida?

It’s the second-largest diamond discovered at the park this year. This 1.95-carat brown diamond, discovered by 40-year-old Doug Lay of Florida at Crater of Diamonds State Park Murfreesboro on Tuesday, is about the size of an English pea.

Is treasure hunting legal in Florida?

Treasure hunting has been legal in Florida since the 1960’s. Recently, however, groups of marine archaeologists are fighting to have the practice outlawed. Many in this camp consider treasure hunting to be little more than state-sanctioned looting of what they believe should be deemed historical sites.

Can you keep gold coins found on the beach in Florida?

In the U.S., finders are generally considered keepers for treasure items like gold coins, and Florida law allows anyone to use metal detectors at the edge of sand dunes or at the high tide mark on public beaches.

Has 1715 Treasure Fleet been found?

In 2015, 1715 Fleet – Queens Jewels, LLC and their founder Brent Brisben discovered $4.5 million in gold coins off the coast of Vero Beach, Florida; the coins come from the 1715 Fleet shipwreck site known as the Corrigans wreck.

Are there diamonds in Florida?

Where can I find gemstones in Florida?

Where Can You Dig for Gems in Florida?

• Venice.
• Dunedin.
• Fort Drum.
• Tampa Bay.
• New Port Richey.
• Tarpon Springs.
• Econfina River.
• Suwanee River.