interested in the1715 treasure fleet VB?

[ez]

This is so cool. My dd 8 has been asking me recently if there are such things as buried treasures etc. We are going to vb next weekend. Guess I better get my hands on a metal detector!

 

[Maistre Gracey]

This sounds like a great idea. I only wish I could be there at that time!

 

[madcoco]

Thanks for the interest. Maybe we will get together at a later date.If all works out will try to make it into a normal DVC activity.
Here is just a bit of info on the wrecks.
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/9002/map.htm
Note the GreenCabinWreck.The lounge at the DVC is named for this wreck"The San Martin 1618" Obviously not part of the 1715 fleet.Was not "treasure" laden but has giving up many artifacts.

For those of you who are interested in Beachcombing,there are lots of other interesting things to look for on the Beach besides Galleon Artifacts at the VB resort.Sharks teeth,Sea Beans etc.
http://www.seabean.com/ Unfortunately the close in reefs(along with wave action) in the area which brought a tragic end to the 1715 fleet destroys most of the shells that wash up.Occasionally you can get some good specimens.

 

[madcoco]

Update: If anyone else is interested in the DVC get-together on 6/24,will be in the Green Cabin Room on the evening of the 23rd.Look for the goofiest guy with a ballcap.

 

[mburg1821]

When you dig I hope you do better than I did this past May 28 - June 1. I was on the beach by 0630 since not too many other folks were out walking. I must say that there is a lot of small pieces of iron just south of boardwalk. Found a few pop tops and fifty two cents. Since it was my first time to dig on the beach there I had no idea really where items were being found. As I like to dig, use a Tessaro bandito, it was fun and I did not have to worry about spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, and yellow flies as i do when I dig 2nd Smeinole War sites. Good luck. Like to know if you find anything good as I'm planning to head back down there next summer.

 

[madcoco]

Sorry you didn't find much.Fall/winter are much better times for beach hunting in the VB resort area.Since you live in FL, try to come down during the fall when the "northeaster" type storms hit and "cuts" the Beach.The many tiny pieces of iron you find in that area are probably from a couple of sunk barges that have broken up over the years to the south.Also there have been some beach reclamation projects in the viscinity and that has dumped a lot of excess sand in some areas.Well got to run.Mike

 

[disneydom]

AM NEW TO THIS MESSAGE BOARD, BUT WE WILL BE AT VB 21-24 SEE YA THERE

 

[Mickey4Me]

Unfortunately we'll be there a week too late for the gathering which sounds like a lot of fun! DH would love it. Sad to hear that VB no longer has the metal detectors for rent. I'd be interested in knowing if there is some other place locally that does. Thanks so much for the info

 

[Aurora2000]

Madcoco


We hope to be seeing you in the Green Cabin Room!