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VisitFWC Recovers 37 Gold Coins Worth Over $1M from 1715 Fleet Treasure Wreck
Nov 26, 2024, 06:30 PM
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has successfully recovered 37 gold coins that were stolen from the 1715 Fleet shipwrecks. The coins, valued at over $1 million, were part of a scheme to sell pieces from Florida's renowned treasure wreck. FWC investigators played a crucial role in uncovering this operation, which involved a treasure-hunt-like mystery. The recovery of these coins highlights ongoing efforts to protect Florida's maritime heritage and combat the illegal sale of historical artifacts.
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Florida State • 25%
Original discoverers • 25%
Auctioned to public • 25%
Museum or institution • 25%
Gold • 25%
Silver • 25%
Jewels • 25%
Other • 25%
Colombian Government • 25%
Spanish Government • 25%
Private Company • 25%
Other • 25%
Less than $50,000 • 25%
$50,000 to $100,000 • 25%
$100,000 to $200,000 • 25%
More than $200,000 • 25%
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New training protocols • 25%
New equipment requirements • 25%
Both new training and equipment requirements • 25%
Plea Bargain • 25%
Acquittal • 25%
Conviction • 25%
Case Dismissed • 25%
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) • 25%
Private Salvage Companies • 25%
Local Museums • 25%