Diving Fever
The Quest for Sunken Treasure
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Diving Fever
on a remarkable journey of adventure that details many historic facts surrounding the discovery of a New World, which contained unimaginable amounts of gold, silver, and fabulous gems. It provides a dramatic glimpse of the mighty Spanish Armada that transported the wealth of the New World back to Spain for the King and Queen, as well as the dangers encountered along the way. It closely examines the famous 1715 Treasure Fleet, outlining the voyage of eleven ships laden with millions of dollars worth of treasure. A voyage that tragically resulted in a horrifi c sea disaster which claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent people as well as the accumulated riches of the New World. As readers, we are not only witnesses to centuries past, but we fi nd ourselves immersed in a modern day treasure hunt. An exciting underwater adventure that allows us the opportunity to be part of a remarkable discovery that may change the lives of two young brothers forever. Will Drake Marcus and his older brother Garrett be able to beat the odds and recover the lost riches of the 1715 Treasure Fleet that have remained undisturbed for almost three hundred years? Or will they become the latest victims of the doomed voyage? Only time will tell. Enjoy the voyage!
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Just the mention of
ageless images of old wooden sea chests overflowing with
thousands of golden doubloons and silver coins. Handfuls
of tangled golden chains containing exquisite jewels are
among the priceless artifacts that are woven throughout
the decaying chests as well as our vivid imaginations.
Sunken Treasure
creates romantic visions of SpanishGalleons gracefully navigating the ancient high seas.
Th eir opaque canvas sails billowing in a gentle Gulf
Stream breeze. One can feel not only the warm touch of
the wind, but a slight spray of the sea as the adventurous
ships make way.
However,
Sunken Treasure also stimulates a frighteningsense of terror as scores of ships wreck upon treacherous
hidden reefs, vast amounts of treasure are lost forever and
bloodthirsty pirates lurk on the distant horizon.