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2. www.youtube.com › watchDaily Dose of Texas History - April 29, 1554 Padre Island ...

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   Texas History Lessons. 881 subscribers. 15. 696 views 1 year ago. Daily Dose of Texas History - April 29, 1554 Padre Island Shipwreck and Survival On April 29, 1554 a severe storm blasted a...

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3. www.youtube.com › watchTop 8 Abandoned Shipwrecks in Texas/Louisiana - YouTube

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   DISCLAIMER: Please do not enter any private property if not legally authorized to do so. If you are unsure about a property's legal status, please consult wi...

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4. texasmaritimemuseum.org › maritime-historyMaritime History Unearthed: Oldest Shipwrecks on the Texas ...

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   Oct 20, 2023 · The ships were almost across the Gulf of Mexico when they were caught by a spring gale, which drove them west to the Texas Coast. Three of the four ships were driven on the shoals near South Padre Island and tragically wrecked.

5. thc.texas.gov › learn › archeological-spotlightThe 1554 Spanish Plate Fleet | Texas Historical Commission

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   The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has been involved in investigations of the 1554 Spanish Plate Fleet since 1969—more than 50 years—and celebrated the semicentennial of the agency’s underwater excavations in 2022.

6. www.portisabelsouthpadre.com › 2019/06/10 › rioRio History: Treasure Ships of Padre Island

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   Jun 10, 2019 · How many wrecks remain to be found is anybody’s guess. But the most famous of the Texas shipwrecks occurred over 470 years ago. Four treasure galleons, loaded with the stolen wealth of the Aztec Nation, sailed from Vera Cruz Harbor in the predawn morning of April 29, 1554.

7. texasmaritimemuseum.org › shipwrecksShipwrecks - Texas Maritime Museum

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   Discover the stories of notable shipwrecks along the Texas Coast, tales of survival and exploration that left an indelible mark on history. Unearth the untold stories of lost vessels, enduring hardships, and cross-cultural encounters. And remember, there’s much more to explore when you visit!

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   What was the most famous shipwreck in Texas?

   • But the most famous of the Texas shipwrecks occurred over 470 years ago. Four treasure galleons, loaded with the stolen wealth of the Aztec Nation, sailed from Vera Cruz Harbor in the predawn morning of April 29, 1554. The fleet set a course north along the coast until they reached a point near modern day Kingsville Texas.

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   What are some examples of shipwrecks in Spanish history?

   • Early Spanish records are full of shipwreck accounts. For instance; in November 1527, an unexpected, late season storm struck Galveston Island. A merchant fleet, seeking harbor in Matagorda Bay was sunk taking 200 lives and millions of dollars worth of treasure to the bottom.

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   What happened at Padre Island?

   • After three days they ran out of sailing room, running hard aground on a sand bar just offshore and about midway up Padre Island. Approximately, 300 sailors and passengers survived the initial shipwrecks. A crude barge was constructed of wood and sails salvaged from the wrecks, which were easily accessible during low tide.

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   What happened to the treasure in Padre Island?

   • The salvage expedition recovered nearly half of the treasure but the greater part of it escaped detection and was left behind on the shores of Padre Island, where it still lies today. Francisco Vasquez was still waiting at the site for rescue when the salvers arrived.

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   What happened in Matagorda Bay?

   • A merchant fleet, seeking harbor in Matagorda Bay was sunk taking 200 lives and millions of dollars worth of treasure to the bottom. This is the first recorded hurricane along the Texas Coastline and is one of the most unusual because only one other hurricane has ever struck this coastline during the month of November (1839).

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9. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleHe was shipwrecked in Texas in 1528. His unlikely tale of ...

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   Aug 8, 2024 · He was shipwrecked in Texas in 1528. His unlikely tale of survival became legend. The conquistador Cabeza de Vaca encountered numerous Indigenous communities on his grueling trek west.