The Flor de la Mar was a big Portuguese ship that sailed the seas over 500 years ago. It was built in 1502 and took part in many important events in the Indian Ocean. The ship’s name means “Flower of the Sea” in English. In 1511, the Flor de la Mar sank off the coast of Sumatra. It was carrying […]
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Florida’s Treasure Coast hides a world of sunken ships and lost riches. The area got its name from the many Spanish treasure ships that sank there long ago. These old wrecks still draw treasure hunters today. One famous shipwreck is the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet. A huge storm sank 11 ships carrying gold and silver. Over 3 million silver coins
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Off the coast of Nova Scotia lies a small island with a big secret. Oak Island has been the site of a mystery that’s puzzled people for over 200 years. The island’s story began in 1795 when three young men found a strange pit on the island. They started digging, thinking they might find pirate treasure. The Oak Island mystery
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Captain William Kidd’s name brings to mind tales of buried treasure and high-seas adventure. This Scottish sailor started as a pirate hunter but ended up becoming one of history’s most famous pirates. His story is filled with mystery, betrayal, and hidden riches. Kidd sailed the seas on his ship, the Adventure Galley, as a privateer with permission from the British
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