The Queens Jewels are still out there waiting to be found!The Quest For The Queen Of Spain's Priceless Jewels, Robert F Marx, Seeking the treasure lost in 1715 shipwreck lecture Dec 5, 2014:
Years ago, underwater archaeologists lived by the motto "finders keepers" when they struck gold. Today is a different story, but that doesn't stop them from searching. Sir Robert Marx, of Indialantic, is one such underwater archaeologist — dare not call him a treasure hunter — who enjoys sharing tales of the deep ocean blue and the world's rich maritime history.
The author of 64 books will talk about the 1715 shipwreck off Sebastian Inlet and its impact next week at Florida Tech. "The 300th year anniversary is coming up for the loss of that wreck and the whole fleet," he said. "I want to make sure people know about it."That wreck has been the subject of numerous books, articles, documentaries and blogs. Capitan-General Don Juan Esteban de Ubilla and his flagship, the Capitana, contained quite the cargo: more than 3.5 million pesos in priceless treasure, specifically, the queen of Spain's jewels. En route from Havana, Cuba, to Spain, 12 ships sank and their crew perished during a hurricane on July 30.
During his lifetime, Marx has found bountiful treasures, but this one has remained maddeningly elusive. "We know where the wreck is, but these things are complicated," he explained recently as he reclined in his office chair in the home he shares with wife, Jenifer, a philanthropist, diving expert and author. Priceless artifacts line their bookshelves and fireplace mantles. There's little room for even a coaster on the coffee tables and side tables, for they're occupied by thousands-year-old jade pieces or fine china. Among his best finds? An 80-pound gold helmet that Marx said belonged to Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Marx gives a brief lesson about maritime history and the lure of the sea. "A lot of information we can't find just by diving," he said. "But we're in it for knowledge, not to get rich." Many of Marx's findings are housed in museums all over the world. But no matter what coveted artifacts he brings up, nothing compares to the biggest treasure he's ever found, he said: "I'm married to her."
"The Quest for the Queen of Spain's Priceless Jewels" lecture by Sir Robert Marx
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Years ago, underwater archaeologists lived by the motto "finders keepers"when they struck gold. Today is a different story, but that doesn'tstop them from searching.Sir Robert Marx, of Indialantic, is one such underwater archaeologist —dare not call him a treasure hunter — who enjoys sharing tales ofthe deep ocean blue and the world's rich maritime history.The author of 64 books will talk about the 1715 shipwreck off SebastianInlet and its impact next week at Florida Tech."The 300th year anniversary is coming up for the loss of that wreck and thewhole fleet," he said. "I want to make sure people know about it."That wreck has been the subject of numerous books, articles,documentaries and blogs. Capitan-General Don Juan Esteban deUbilla and his flagship, the Capitana, contained quite the cargo:more than 3.5 million pesos in priceless treasure, specifically, the queen of Spain's jewels. En route from Havana, Cuba, to Spain, 12 ships sank and their crew perished during a hurricane on July30. During his lifetime, Marx has found bountiful treasures, but this one has remained maddeningly elusive. "We know where the wreck is, but these things are complicated," he explained recently as he reclined in his office chair in the home he shares with wife, Jenifer, a philanthropist, diving expert and author. Priceless artifacts line their bookshelves and fireplace mantles. There's little room for even a coaster on the coffee tables and side tables, for they're occupied by thousands-year-old jade pieces or fine china. Among his best finds? An 80-pound gold helmet that Marx said belonged to Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Marx gives a brief lesson about maritime history and the lure of the sea. "A lot of information we can't find just by diving," he said. "But we're in it for knowledge, not to get rich." Many of Marx's findings are housed in museums all over the world. But no matter what coveted artifacts he brings up, nothing compares to the biggest treasure he's ever found, he said: "I'm married to her." "The Quest for the Queen of Spain's Priceless Jewels" lecture by Sir Robert Marx
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