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Date

1715

Ship type

Galleon

Cause

A hurricane

Located

Command

Antonio Echevers

Shipwreck zone

Riomar Beach, Vero Beach, Florida

Port of departure

Havana (CUB)

Destination

Spain

Cargo

Riches , and weapons

The remains at the site known as Riomar Wreck are probably from this 713-ton galleon. Gold coins, jewelry and cannons have been extracted from the wreck.

Read the full story in “10 notable shipwrecks”