Mel Fisher's Treasures, Sebastian

About Mel Fisher's Treasures

Mel Fisher's Treasures in Sebastian features authentic artifacts and treasure recovered from Spanish shipwrecks on the ocean floor. Visitors watch a short introduction video, then explore numerous interactive displays showcasing cultural and historical objects from the 1715 Fleet and the 1622 Fleet, including the Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita. The museum presents the story of Mel Fisher's decades-long search: his six-year salvage of the 1715 Fleet near Sebastian in the 1960s, which earned the region its "Treasure Coast" designation, and his 16-year hunt for the Atocha in the Florida Keys, culminating in 1985 with discovery of the ship's main cultural deposit. Interactive displays allow visitors to examine the recovered gold, silver, and copper bullion alongside artifacts from the English merchant slave ship Henrietta Marie. The collection represents over 400 million dollars in registered treasure recovered from sunken vessels. Visitors can purchase authentic pieces to own part of this history.