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The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum is a 501 (c) (3) accredited, not-for-profit organization existing to research, interpret, and exhibit the maritime history of Florida and the Caribbean in ways that increase knowledge, enrich the spirit, and stimulate inquiry.

 Santa Clara Video Gallery

The Archaeology of a 16th Century Shipwreck - Part I

 

The Archaeology of a 16th An unidentified, sixteenth-century shipwreck was discovered on the Little Bahama Bank in 1991. Questions abounded. Was it one of Columbus ships? Was it carrying conquistadors? Or was it a lost Spanish treasure galleon? Through a cooperative effort, this remarkable time capsule has become the subject of intensive research. Archaeologist Corey Malcom, who has spearheaded the investigation into this shipwreck, narrates this multi-part series, which tells of the excavation of the site and some of the techniques used to conserve the recovered artifacts.

The Archaeology of a 16th Century Shipwreck - Part II

The Archaeology of a 16th Century Shipwreck - Part III

The Archaeology of a 16th Century Shipwreck - Part IV

The Archaeology of a 16th Century Shipwreck - Part V

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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum - Galleon "Atocha"
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Did you know that the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum is the only fully accredited museum in the Florida Keys? That means we’re more than just an exciting adventure story. We’re also a nationally recognized research and archaeology institution.
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