The Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, a Spanish treasure galleon, sank on October 31, 1641, after being disabled by a hurricane and running aground on reefs north of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic). The ship was originally destined to Spain, full of treasure taken from the New World colonies. The ship encountered a hurricane after it’s depart from Havana and despite taking damage, survived. The ship intended to change course to Puerto Rico for repairs but miscalculated, eventually sinking off a coral reef 80 miles off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Multiple salvaging efforts have occurred since the late 1600s. Fantastic example with an exceptional strike on both the front shield and reverse cross, superior condition to most examples from this wreck.
The Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, a Spanish treasure galleon, sank on October 31, 1641, after being disabled by a hurricane and running aground on reefs north of Hispaniola (Dominican Republic). The ship was originally destined to Spain, full of treasure taken from the New World colonies. The ship encountered a hurricane after it’s depart from Havana and despite taking damage, survived. The ship intended to change course to Puerto Rico for repairs but miscalculated, eventually sinking off a coral reef 80 miles off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Multiple salvaging efforts have occurred since the late 1600s. Fantastic example with an exceptional strike on both the front shield and reverse cross, superior condition to most examples from this wreck.
