1038: "Shipwreck of the Flor de la Mar"

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Sep 12

Written By JC

Interesting Things with JC #1038: "Shipwreck of the Flor de la Mar" – A Portuguese treasure ship, met a tragic end in 1511 while carrying a massive cargo of gold, silver, and artifacts estimated at over a Billion Dollars today. Despite many attempts, its wreck and treasure remain lost beneath the sea.

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