As many of you already know, the ANA (American Numismatic Association) publishes a monthly magazine for its members called The Numismatist. Each month the magazine features a cover story. Some time ago The 1715 Fleet Society contacted the ANA and requested that they consider featuring the 300th Anniversary of the 1715 Fleet disaster as its […]
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Personal Note from Ben Costello: Today I am in the beautiful and historic town of Charleston, South Carolina. My trip here is mainly business, but I have had some time to do shipwreck research. Not 1715 Fleet research but research on another shipwreck equally historic and ironically approaching a milestone anniversary. I am referring to
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The Treasure of the Month for November is a group of religious items consisting of a cross, a crucifix and a medallion. Unlike many gold and gem-studded religious artifacts, these are made of bronze. Nevertheless, they are superb specimens. The cross to the left was found at the Corrigan’s Wreck Site. Best evidence indicates that
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