Davy Jones Locker
El Cazador sunk in 1784
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Mexico |
| Item Description: |
8R 1782MO FF MEXICO EL CAZADOR |
| Full Grade: |
NGC |
| Owner: |
jim hawkins |
Owner Comments:
The El Cazador, a Spanish brigantine of war, was lost without a trace in the winter of 1784 while on route from Vera Cruz Mexico to the port of New Orleans. The wreck site was accidentally discovered on August 2, 1993 by a fishing vessel working the area.