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Duke of Argyll’s divers to search for £30 million treasure

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11 years ago

February 14, 2014

More than 400 years after a Spanish galleon loaded with gold and silver sank off Mull, an aristocrat has launched a new mission to recover its treasure.

Divers will next week begin to sift through the silt of Tobermory Bay in an attempt to find the £30million cargo, reputed to have been funding for the ill-fated Spanish invasion of England in 1588.

It is the fourth time that Sir Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll, has mounted a search for the battle-scarred treasure ship.

His family was given the rights to the wreck by Charles I, and has made 60 attempts to retrieve the lost fortune over the centuries.

Following the armada’s defeat at the hands of Sir Francis Drake, many Spanish ships fled north, only to become caught up in violent storms.

Exactly how the Almirante di Florencia or the San Juan de Sicilia – the vessel’s exact identity has never been established – foundered in Tobermory Bay is unknown.

Legend has it that the ship was blown up after the Spaniards stocked up for their onward journey and tried to leave on November 5, 1588, without paying for their supplies.

It is said Donald Maclean of Duart boarded it and ignited its powder magazine, sending 350 Spaniards and the bullion to the bottom of the sea.

The latest two-month search for the treasure ship will be undertaken by a 10 strong team from The Poop Company in Somerset.

Director Matthew French yesterday revealed that the duke, would not be the sole beneficiary if any treasure is found as the operation is being bankrolled by investors.

Mr French said: “We have a contract with the duke to undertake this work on his behalf, but it is not funded by him, it is funded by various investors. He would receive the cash, but they would see a reward. We have an agreement.”

He confirmed that he was a small investor in the project but declined to name the other interested parties.

Having searched the bay in 2008, 2009 and 2010, Mr French said they thought it was “worth another go”, adding: “It is unfinished business. We hope there is something worth recovering for the owner. The duke is quite hopeful but he knows no more than we do. There is nothing in his records to indicate anything we do not already know.”

Source: www.express.co.uk

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DYNAMICNORD announce 20% discount on their entire range of products for Duikvaker 2025

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1 day ago

January 24, 2025

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Attention bargain hunters. DYNAMICNORD offers an attractive trade show promotion for Duikvaker 2025. A whopping 20% can be saved.

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DAN Launches The DANcast, a Podcast To Inspire Better, Safer Diving

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2 days ago

January 23, 2025

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The DANcast, Divers Alert Network’s new official podcast, delivers safety insights through engaging conversations with divers from across the industry. The series combines practical knowledge with personal stories to inform and inspire. Building on DAN’s educational mission, the podcast is intended to enhance listeners’ knowledge and empower them to make safer, smarter decisions during their own adventures.

The show brings together a variety of voices — safety and medical experts, researchers, equipment manufacturers, underwater photographers and filmmakers, dive operators, and other passionate professionals who believe in DAN’s mission. Episodes cover topics that are sure to resonate with seasoned and new divers alike. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions of scientific research, training practices, technological innovations, conservation efforts, underwater imaging, and more.

The DANcast’s first season debuts January 22, 2025, and will include episodes recorded live at the 2024 DEMA Show in Las Vegas. The premiere episode is a conversation with Howard and Michele Hall of Howard Hall Productions, creators of acclaimed marine wildlife and natural history films, including IMAX theatrical features.

DAN will release new episodes every two weeks. For more information about The DANcast, including the latest episodes and links to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and YouTube, visit DAN.org/Podcast.