How much is the Atocha treasure worth?

On July 20, 1985 – 35 years ago today – Mel Fisher discovered the shipwreck of the Nuestra Senora De Atocha off the Florida Keys. The cargo’s value is estimated to be worth around $400 million. The treasure includes 24 tons of silver bullion, ingots, and coins, 125 gold bars and discs and 1,200 pounds silverware.

What is the Atocha in Spain?

Nuestra Señora de Atocha (Spanish: Our Lady of Atocha) was a Spanish treasure galleon and the most widely known vessel of a fleet of ships that sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622.

Who got the Atocha treasure?

Mel Fisher
Born in Indiana and a dive shop pioneer in California, Mel Fisher (August 21, 1922 – December 19, 1998) was an American treasure hunter best known for finding the 1622 wreck of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha in Florida waters. Diving became a family business.

What was the Nuestra Senora de Atocha laden with?

Nuestra Señora de Atocha ( Spanish: Our Lady of Atocha) was a Spanish treasure galleon and the most widely-known vessel of a fleet of ships that sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622. At the time of her sinking, Nuestra Señora de Atocha was heavily laden with copper, silver, gold, tobacco, gems,…

Where is the shrine of El Nino de Atocha?

Many make pilgrimages to Plateros at Christmas to bring toys to the Holy Child. A second shrine is located in and at Chimayo, New Mexico, USA. In 1998, an outdoor shrine to El Niño de Atocha was established at La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Where is the Holy Child of Atocha located?

The Holy Child of Atocha has become a symbol of Zacatecas and the protector of miners. Many make pilgrimages to Plateros at Christmas to bring toys to the Holy Child. A second shrine is located in and at Chimayo, New Mexico, USA.

Why was the town of Atocha lost to the Muslims?

The town of Atocha, now part of Madrid’s Arganzuela district, was lost to the Muslims, and many Christians there were taken prisoners as spoils of war. The Christian prisoners were not fed by the jailers, but by family members who brought them food.