The Early Days

Kyle Kennedy raised $750,000 amongst himself, family, and friends for the recovery of the Juno Beach, Florida shipwreck.

The Beginning of a Bold Venture in Rescue Archaeology

In 2006, a pivotal partnership formed the foundation of Seafarer Exploration Corp. What began as a promising wreck investigation evolved into a long-term commitment to maritime discovery, historical research, and rescue archaeology.

Florida Issues Last Salvage Permit

Urca de Lima cannon

Florida issued its’ last permit for Urca de Lima as the results of the salvage operations were rather meager, only recovering one silver bullion, two silver wedges and a few cannons determining that the Spanish salvaged most of this ship’s cargo in 1715.

Urca de Lima Wreck Discovered

Close to the shore near Fort Pierce, Florida, William J. Beach discovered one of the ships in this fleet known as the Urca de Lima.

Hurricane Hits 11 Ships

Le Griffon, the French slave ship, sailed much faster that the Spanish ships. With a lead far out in front of the rest of the fleet, the French ship was unaware of a hurricane forming along present day Florida. The French ship, returned to Spain announcing that the other ships were to arrive soon. The […]

The Fleet Departs From Havana, Cuba

Following the War of Succession (May 15th, 1702 – September 7th, 1714) the King of Spain (King Philip V) sent nine ships to the new world to retrieve his treasure which the Spanish had been stockpiling. The fleet picked up two prizes (two additional ships) during their voyage and also used them to carry treasure […]

1500-1800 Spanish Treasure Fleets

Soon after Christopher Columbus discovered the new world, Spain began to send fleets of ships to the new world to pick up and bring back amazing amounts of treasure. In 1515, a port called San Cristóbal de la Habana was founded by the Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, possibly near the present town of […]