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Diving for Sunken Treasure
The subject of the discussion was the Kings Messenger Ship that shipwrecked off the Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County during the 17th century. It was discovered in the late 1980’s by two surfers who thought they saw only a canon and anchor. After contacting Master Mariner Dominic Addario and thorough research was done by internationally renowned historians, archaeologists, and numismatics the findings were identified as a ship that carried samples of minted Lima coins en route to win the King of Spain’s approval.  Addario received special approval from the Secretary of
State to establish Jupiter Wreck, Inc. giving him the commercial rights to
research, explore, and recover this significant historic shipwreck. Found
at the site were artifacts, rare coins, and a 78 pound silver ingot. A
sample of the treasures can be viewed at the North County Regional Library
until June 30, during the library’s open hours. If you missed this
presentation and are curious to learn more about this unique part of Palm
Beach County history, check our News and Events page or Happenings
newsletter for similar presentations to be held in the near future at
other branches of the library system.
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Captain
Dominic Addario of Jupiter Coins presented a fascinating program titled,
Diving for Sunken Treasure on Thursday, June 3 at the North County
Regional Library. It was attended by over 50 people. The multimedia
presentation, narrated by the Captain showed photographs and video clips
of a unique historical event that occurred in Palm Beach County that
interested adults, teen, and children alike.