Pirate Treasure Found In Attic

The legend of gaspar began making its way into other writings after that without any other historical evidence to back it up.
Pirate treasure found in attic. Maybe my great grandparents were pirates mike lopez said. The ship the whydah sank off cape cod in 1717 under. Jan 24 2017 ian harvey. Kite powell said the treasure map is likely a blueprint from the 1920s or 1930s and the coins look too thin to be authentic spanish treasure or even very old.
Tampa family finds pirate treasure in grandpa s attic box found in tampa attic has coins a map a hand and a mystery wfla news channel 8 share or comment on this article. Buried treasure found in the backyard. But just when treasure hunters feel disheartened they are reminded that loot has been found sometimes quite by chance in a backyard or a dusty attic. Florida family finds pirate treasure in attic mike and maria lopez said the box contains coins a map a mummified hand and a picture of their great grandparents.
His sister found a box in their. The story was included in a brochure in 1900 for a hotel on gasparilla island where the pirate supposedly stored his vast treasures in a hidden den that had never been found. The 15 most valuable attic wall garage sale finds. He has taken his place in local folklore and culture and has an annual festival in his honor.
What looked like garbage turned out to be an old safe. The most valuable haul of pirate treasure ever found is heading to galveston for an exhibit showcasing dozens of cannons coins and muskets. What you don t expect to find is treasure. The pirate whose full name is josé gaspar is a legend from the 18th and 19th century.
Others have gotten lucky on a trip with a metal detector or on a salvage mission. Old hand coins and treasure map found in florida attic. They dug the box out of the ground as they were planting trees. We are also here.
A staten island couple discovered a rusty decaying metal box buried in their back yard. When you go in the attic you expect to find something old.