Synopsis
In 1641, a deadly combination of treacherous waters and high winds brought the Concepcion to an untimely end. Though the ship would never sail again, its saga was just beginning. For over 300 years, tales of the treasure aboard the lost galleon brought adventurers to the Caribbean. It is just one quirk of the Concepcion's tale that she was found twice! THE WRECK OF THE CONCEPCION tells the story of Burt Webber, who invested years researching and preparing to salvage the lost ship. In 1978, he realized his dream, recovering riches worth almost $14 million from the ocean floor. Here, Webber talks about his moment of triumph, while extensive footage of the recovery documents the complicated operation. Discover how he beat better-known and better-funded competitors like Mel Fisher and Jacques Cousteau to the treasure, and why he is planning another dive on the ship for the spring of 1998. And learn of the Massachusetts man who first found the Concepcion, recovering 25 tons of silver in 1687, but leaving the rest behind!