Treasures from the Maravillas.
It took its treasure with it.
Underwater for over 350 years, the ship has been an object of salvage expeditions for centuries.
Treasures from the Maravillas. (Photo:Bahamas Maritime Museum)
Millions of items have been removed.
This debris illustrated the floundering of the ship in its final hours.
One pendant contains a stunning green Columbian emerald set in gold, surrounded by 12 other emeralds.
Emerald cross pendant, belonging to a knight from the Order of Santiago, featuring a central cross of St. James. (Photo:Bahamas Maritime Museum)
This may represent the 12 apostles grouped around the central motif, the cross of St. James.
Certainly, the ship is living up to its name as a treasure trove of wonders.
A glass wine bottle found in the shipwreck.
A glass wine bottle found in the shipwreck. (Photo:Bahamas Maritime Museum)
Artist’s rendering of the Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, built in 1647. (Photo:Bahamas Maritime Museum)
