Treasures of the Gulf Museum, Port Isabel, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 26° 04.601 W 097° 12.475
14R E 679248 N 2885408
Three Spanish ships sank off the coast of Padre Island in the 16th century. Their remains, and lots of other cool stuff related to primitive sea travel, are displayed here.
Waymark Code: WM2Q0P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
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Connected to the Port Isabel Historic Museum by a covered boardwalk is the Treasures of the Gulf Coast Museum. Displayed here are archeological finds from three Spanish ships that sank off the coast of Padre Island in the 16th century. The exhibits focus on the difficulty and danger of sea travel in the 16th century, even detailing the ‘toilets’ used by sailors at the time. The story of the survivors of the shipwreck, their torturous journey through unknown lands which only one survived, is interesting. Don’t miss the models of Spanish galleons and the explanation of the markings on Spanish gold pieces.
Theme:
Local History

Street Address:
317 E. Railroad Ave., Port Isabel. 956/943-7602.

Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm

Cost: 3.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

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