Spanish Fleet Survivors and Salvors Camp Site
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Historical marker
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Nearest city | Sebastian, Florida, US |
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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. Salvors also used the site as they recovered sunken treasure from the 1715 fleet. Currently, the McLarty Treasure Museum occupies part of the area.