The Treasure Coast of Florida includes Indian River County, Martin County and St. Lucie County.

The Treasure Coast of Florida got its name in part because of the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet maritime disaster.

At least $400 million worth of jewelry and gold, from the 1715 Treasure Fleet shipwreck, are still out there.

Just as treasure hunting season comes to a close, one crew struck gold — $1 million’s worth.

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1715 Fleet — Queens Jewels LLC announced more than 1,000 silver coins known as Reales were recovered by Captain Levin Shavers and the crew of M/V (motor vessel) Just Right.” Five gold coins called “escudos” also were recovered.

1715 Fleet-Queens Jewels is a historic shipwreck salvage operation that works closely with , museums and underwater archaeologists. T

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