On the night of August 19th 1585 the "Santiago"
wrecked on the Bassas da India reef between Madagascar and
Mozambique in the Indian Ocean. The Officers and crew, and the
wealthy passengers took to the lifeboats promising to return with help for the
400 others on board. It was an idle promise and the 400 persons drowned when the
ship broke up beneath them.
We Purchased several Hundred relic cobs and pieces of eight from the family of the original salvor.
This is ONE of the few Shipwreck that contain Rare coins from the Early Panama Mint.
Panama Mint coinage
a 20 page report detailing the Shipwreck and Salvage operation available $15.00 postpaid.
Authentic Coin Jewelry |
Ring |
China Trade
Currency |
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2
Reales in 14kt Gold |
El Cazador |
Caribbean
Florida 1700's map |
