Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Sunken Treasure

Nuestra Señora de Atocha & Santa Margarita

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 17, 2024

1. Sunken Treasure, Nuestra Señora de Atocha & Santa Margarita Marker

Inscription. In 1622, the Spanish treasure galleons Atocha & Santa Margarita sank in a violent hurricane about 30 miles off the coast of Key West. The lost treasure cargo was worth millions even then. Despite years of searching, the treasure was lost for almost 400 years. In 1985, Mel Fisher and his crew found the treasure. Their search took 16 years and exacted the ultimate price.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1622.

Location. 24° 33.491′ N, 81° 48.394′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It can be reached from the intersection of Front Street and Greene Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 269 Front St, Key West FL 33040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anchors (1622) (here, next to this marker); The Mariana (a few steps from this marker); Clinton Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Navy Club of Key West Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Key West Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon House and Tropical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 17, 2024

2. Sunken Treasure, Nuestra Señora de Atocha & Santa Margarita Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.