The 1622 Tierra Firme Fleet Disaster: Wreck, Rescue, & Recovery, 1622-1678

The 1622 Tierra Firme fleet is best known for the modern-day discoveries of the shipwrecked treasure galleons Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita. But the background of the fleet and its ships is not as well-known. In this video, Dr. Corey Malcom, Director of Archaeology at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida, presents an overview of the history of the 1622 ships from within the context of the Spanish-colonial period. This presentation explores the story of the fleet from the time the ships sailed, to the disaster that befell them, to the last attempts by Spanish salvagers to find the shipwrecks. For more information see: www.melfisher.org

[@liamobrian9886]

Excellent presentation - Florida Keys are so rich with maritime history. Thank you for this video

[@adelfomarrero8723]

Thank you .for this excellent video and history of all these people lost in time.And the reck of Atocha and the sister ship.again thank you..

[@Triple316]

That was a great story of present and past history. Thank you!

[@warrenlouisiana2277]

Yes!!!! Awsome stories!!!!!

[@billyedwards6101]

Very very intriguing..

[@warrenlouisiana2277]

Yes I loved it,,,,,,now, on to the next one,,,

[@ralphtaylor787]

Great video. Thank you. Maybe someday I can make my way down there and visit.