Galleon Alley - Softcover

Weller, Robert F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1893758001 ISBN 13: 9781893758001

Publisher: Robert Weller/Crossed Anchors, 2001

The 1733 Spanish treasure fleet, sunk on the Florida Keys. All wrecksites located with DGPS co-ordinates, all 5 original 1733-34 maps drawn by the Spanish and English of each wreck included, personal stories of each salvage operation in the 1950-60's and most recently 2000-01 by modern salvagers along with gold and silver being recovered.. 31 color photo's, 165 B & W photo's. Written by "Frogfoot", one of the original salvagers of the wrecksites beginning in 1960.

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About the Author:

Bob "Frogfoot" Weller has been salvaging old Spanish galleons along the east coast of Florida since 1960. This is his 8th book on Spanish treasure, and his best work so far. A former Navy frogman during the Korean War he has spent most of his life underwater, His wife Margaret is also an excellent salvage diver recovering her share of gold and silver from the 1715 treasure fleet.

Review:

"This book a must for every dedicated treasure salvage library, a dynamic personal account salvaging treasure off the Florida keys. -- "Plus Ultra Newsletter" Nov. 2001

"This is the definitive book on the 1733 Spanish treasure fleet.One of the classics." -- Sunken Treasure Books by Dave Crooks

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