McLarty Treasure Museum - Sebastion Inlet - Florida, USA. - History Museums on Waymarking.com

Situated on the historic site of the survivors’ camp of the ill fated 1715 Spanish Fleet, the museum features Gold & Silver artefacts, and displays, associated with the treasures these ships, lost to the waves, & beaches. A must visit attraction for anyone visiting the area.

"On a National Historic Landmark site on the southern boundary of Sebastian Inlet State Park, this museum underscores the credo: "Wherever gold glitters or silver beckons, man will move mountains." It has displays of coins, weapons, and tools salvaged from the fleet of Spanish treasure ships that sank here in the 1715 storm, leaving some 1,500 survivors struggling to shore between Sebastian and Fort Pierce. The museum sits on the site of the survivors' camp. The museum's
last video showing of "The Queen's Jewels and the 1715 Fleet" begins at 3:15." Text Source: (visit link)

Theme: Cultural History - Of the Treasure Coast. Street Address: 13180 North A1A Vero Beach, FL 32963 USA Food Court: no Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: Thursday through Monday from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Cost: 2.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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