Welcome to the all new
1715 Fleet Society
A 501c(3) Nonprofit organization dedicated to researching the history of the 1715 Fleet, its loss, rediscovery, and recovery.
1715 Treasure Fleet
Florida in the 18th century remained an isolated outpost of the Spanish Empire. Its most important mission was to secure the homeward route of the Spanish New World Treasure Fleets. These fleets had long funded Spain’s now-declining role in European and world affairs. The loss of the 1715 Fleet was another blow to the newly established Bourbon dynasties of Spain. Gold and silver in great quantity was homeward bound to Philip V when a hurricane destroyed his fleet along Florida’s coast on Wednesday, July 31, 1715.
Some recovery in the aftermath still left much to be recovered beginning in the 1960s and ongoing to this day. Much research remains to be done on the 1715 Fleet and its treasure. The State of Florida has accumulated a magnificent and yet little studied collection of Fleet material.
The 1715 Fleet Society aims to promote public awareness and scholarly study of all facets of the 1715 Fleet disaster.
Fleet Forums
Special discussions, questions, answers, and forums for member of the 1715 Fleet Society.
Treasure of the Month
Past and current featured treasure of the 1715 Fleet.
Featured Collections
1715 Gold Cobs
FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA COLLECTION
1715 Dated Mexican Cobs
FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA COLLECTION
1715 Research Collection
PLATE COIN, COB REALES OF EL PERU & MEXICO
John de Bry Collection
1715 FLEET
Plus Ultra Newsletter
INDEX & TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Coins
FROM THE PLUS ULTRA NEWSLETTER
Florida History in 3D
SPANISH PLATE FLEET WRECKS
Virtual Tour
1715 FLEET
Enjoy the benefits of
Membership
Join a community of 1715 Fleet enthusiasts and gain access to special events, shows, content, and more.
