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Is this a ship filled with treasure near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge? One boat captain is certain

Treasure hunters recently found more than a thousand gold and silver coins off Florida’s east coast near Vero Beach. It's from a famous shipwreck of a Spanish fleet that sank more than 300 years ago.
The New York Times

Over $1 Million Worth of Treasure Is Recovered From 1715 Spanish Shipwreck

Treasure hunters found roughly 1,000 silver and gold coins off the east coast of Florida this summer. Many have visible dates and mint marks. By Hannah Ziegler In July 1715, a fleet of Spanish ships ...
Treasure Coast Newspapers

1,000 silver coins, 5 gold escudos worth $1 million from 1715 treasure fleet found in Florida

The Treasure Coast of Florida includes Indian River County, Martin County and St. Lucie County. The Treasure Coast of Florida got its name in part because of the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet maritime ...