Cannon in Jupiter Lighthouse Park
N 26° 57.018 W 080° 05.087
17R E 590845 N 2981259
These cannons are located with an anchor in Jupiter Lighthouse Park in Jupiter, FL.
Waymark Code: WM16N8
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2007
Views: 79
From the plaque:
"DIVE INTO HISTORY" (Ano - 1659) These shipwrecked iron cannons and anchor were uncovered in July of 1987, just 2000 yards east of this spot in 10 feet of water off Jupiter Inlet. Archives and research link these maritime remains to the Spanish "Aviso" vessel named "San Miguel De Archangel", bound for Spain, with its last port being Havana, Cuba. In December of 1659 the San Miguel foundered and wrecked off the river "Jeaga" (Jupiter Inlet). The thirty-three surviving sailors lived with the local "Jeaga" native Americans until rescued by a vessel dispatched out of St. Augustine. The San Miguel De Archangel was one of the many ships lost carrying precious cargo of gold and silver to Spain. Modern archaeological recoveries include ships' rigging as well as Spanish coins and bullion, mined and minted in Potosi, Bolivia; Lima, Peru; Mexico City; and Bogata and Cartagena Columbia.
Courtesy: Jupiter Wreck, Inc. State of Florida, Town of Jupiter, Loxahatchee River Historical society.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannons
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Spain
Date artillery was in use: 12/01/1659
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Dive Into History geocache is located here:
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=dfb3ec44-78c1-4773-9bcc-5d42bdc79a3b
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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