We begin 2015 with a newly redesigned website and a new Treasure of The Month. Displayed here is an exquisitely encrusted sword. A close inspection will reveal that this item is covered with coral and other tiny sea deposits. One can only wonder what this sword actually looked like before it was lost in the […]
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Since membership to the Fleet Society was announced on November 5, 2014, the Fleet Society already has 22 registered members. All of these individuals paid $125.00 as a one-time membership fee for the privilege of being admitted into the Fleet Society. All those accepted into the Fleet Society at this time will not be subjected
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I’m excited to welcome you to the new 1715 Fleet Society Website! From the first moment I spoke with Ben about the possibility of a site redesign, it was clear he had a particular vision; one that would retain the charm and high quality imagery of the existing site, but also one that would bring
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Recently, the Fleet Society was privileged to receive several photographs depicting an advanced collection of silver and gold coins from the 1715 Fleet. The first photograph we received depicted a “run” of Mexico silver 8 Reales from 1701 to 1715 (with the exception of 1705). The obverse and reverse of these coins are seen in
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The 60th Annual Convention of the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) is just a few short weeks ahead. The FUN Show, located at the Orange County Convention Center, January 8 – 11, 2015, expects to be a memorable event. Once again, the Fleet Society will have a table (#225) where visitors can find commemorative items as
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We were pleased to receive a letter from the Mayor of Ft. Pierce, Florida (Linda Hudson) inviting the Fleet Society and its members to visit Ft. Pierce in conjunction with the upcoming 300th Anniversary of the loss of the 1715 Fleet. Fleet Society Director, Ben Costello, contacted Mayor Hudson to acknowledge receipt of her kind
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Since December is the month of giving, our Treasure of the Month is appropriate because it was given as a gift. This beautiful heart-shaped Mexico eight reales was given to the current owner many years ago by Kip Wagner. (Wagner, of course, was the central figure responsible for the 1715 Fleet salvaging efforts conducted in
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