Many times when people read or hear of the 1715 Plate Fleet they get bitten by the treasure bug.
The next step is they usually want to go find some of this treasure themselves!
Fortunately we are still America and this past time is still available to us!

As laws have made it more restrictive over the years it is vital to learn current laws both for the State of Florida and the local applicable laws where the wrecks lay.

Generally speaking the beaches along the 1715 Fleet wrecks can be hunted with a metal detector from the low tide line to the high tide line, as with all Florida public beaches. Again check local ordinances for restrictions. I have heard some areas in Florida have certain time restrictions/blackouts.

The time-honored tradition of sub-lease salvage on the 1715 still exists today for those wanting to work the 1715 Fleet as an on the water salvage operation!

The world renowned Treasure Hunter Mel Fisher was once a sub-contractor on the 1715 Fleet wrecks from the Real 8 Company. After Fisher obtained control of the wreck sites he also allowed sub-contractor salvage operations.

In 2010, 1715 Fleet Queens Jewels, LLC took over the 1715 Fleet wrecks operations from the Fishers. They currently allow sub-contractor leases.

1715 Fleet Queens Jewels, LLC can be contacted at P.O. Box 781798
Sebastian, Florida 32978

Phone:513-235-1105 Email: 1715treasurefleet@gmail.com
Their web site is 1715treasurefleet.com/

Nice little vacation you would have to spend 16 hours a day to search those beaches. I have a beach up near Jersey where coins are coming up. on a project like this alot of time sunburn and effort and its all worth it.

Hey Blackbeard... just curious as to the type of coins you have coming up on the Jersey shore... Not familiar with any old wrecks like they have down in Florida yeilding treasures. I thought most of the shipwrecks off Jersey were more modern.... early 1900's and later?

1BootySeeker they have silver Reales 1776 to 1780 washing on a beach in new jersey which were disturbed by dredging project. New Jersey doesnt have the glory of florida wrecks I agree on that. We have alot of Revolutionary war ships etc. There are a few rumors of spanish galleon wrecks but visability in the waters are sometime not if favor of the diver.

Actually I started doing some digging and found that several pirates, Capt. Kidd mostly, but also reports of Capt. Morgan & Blackbeard in the area, especially off Raritan Bay. Where coins have ben found so I'm guessing this is what you are referring to. Found alot of interesting stuff in my research and now have some spots to conduct some searches....

ahhh There are a few privateer ships and payroll ships sunk of the coast from Sandy Hook down to Cape May East coast of New Jersey is known as the Atlantic Ship Grave Yard