Spanish Treasure Fleet Of 1733

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October 18, 2025 · 8:06 pm

Twenty out of twenty-one Spanish Navy ships went down proper right here on Saturday July 14th, 1733! Right here’s what the historic marker (pictured to the left) states occurred on that fateful day: “On Friday, July thirteenth, 1733 the Spanish treasure fleet below the command of Common Don Rodrigo de Torres Morrales, sailed from Havana Harbor for Spain. The fleet of 21 ships have been loaded with gold and silver from the mint at Cartagena, Peruvian gold and artifacts from Porta Bello and people from the Pacific at Vera Cruz. On the 14th, the armada discovered itself in a extreme hurricane simply off the Florida Keys. By the following morning the fleet was scattered from Duck Key to simply above Key Largo. Just one ship was nonetheless afloat. The stays of 4 of those galleons, the San Pedro, Lerrie, San Fransisco and Almirance, might be seen right this moment off Decrease Matecumbe. This catastrophe killed lots of of individuals and wrecked the Spanish Navy though a lot of the treasure was recovered.” Wow, 20 out of 21 ships gone inside a day of turmoil at sea. Sure, this historic marker seems just like others discovered within the Keys however upon its face is the distinction that issues written in life lasting bronze.

You could find this historic marker on the left aspect of US-1 South at Mile Marker 78.5 beside the Ponce de Leon Stood Right here one I blogged about final month.

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