Treasures of the Spanish Main: Shipwrecked Galleons in the New World
- Authors: John Christopher Fine
- Edition: Lyons Press, 2006
- Subjects: Wreck, History
- Level: New collector, Collector
What it is
A well-illustrated survey of Spanish treasure wrecks, with text and underwater photography by John Christopher Fine. It covers the 1622 fleet, the Concepción, the Maravillas, the Jupiter Beach wreck, the San José, the 1715 Fleet and the 1733 Fleet — the voyages and the modern divers who worked them.
Why it matters
It covers many of the wrecks behind the coins we handle, in one book. It is a good overview before going deeper into the single-wreck books and catalogs on this shelf.
Who it's for
New and intermediate collectors who want one illustrated overview of the major Spanish treasure wrecks.