Survivors' and Salvagers' Camp – 1715 Fleet

Spanish Fleet Survivors and Salvors Camp Site
Historical marker
Nearest city: Sebastian, Florida, US
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 70000186
Added to NRHP: August 12, 1970

The Survivors' and Salvagers’ Camp - 1715 Fleet is a historic site on Orchid Island, Florida. Survivors of the destroyed 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet established a camp at this location while awaiting rescue.[1] Salvors also used the site as they recovered sunken treasure from the 1715 fleet.[1] Currently, the McLarty Treasure Museum occupies part of the area.

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b Treasure Coast Chapter NSDAR and Florida Department of State. Site of Survivors' and Salvagers' Camp - The 1715 Fleet Historical marker located near 13180 North A1A, Orchid Island, Florida.

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