The search for the Atocha treasure

By Fran O'Byrne-Pelham

Subjects: Juvenile literature, Nuestra Señora de Atocha (Ship), Buried treasure, Treasure troves, Treasure-trove, Underwater exploration

Description: Discusses the sinking of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha off Key West, the discovery of the treasure-laden wreck in 1985 by treasure hunter Mel Fisher, and the archeological importance of the finds.