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Sunken Galleons Off Padre Island Reveal Spanish Treasure
An article on the Padre Island shipwreck treasure describes 16th century Spanish cargo recovered since 1967, including cannons, silver, astrolabes, and a small gold cross. Texas authorities and UT Austin researchers study preservation, dating, and life at sea while navigating ownership questions and museum potential.
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South Padre Island
Ampico
Mexico
Francisco Vasquez
Spain
Angel de Villafana
Padre Island
Gary
Indiana
Platoro Inc
State of Texas
Dorris Olds
Mendel Peterson
Derwater
Smithsonian Institution
Mrs. Olds
Texas Highway Department
Donald Wood
Wood
Highway Department
Gulf
Ponce de Leon
Dona Catalina
San Antonio
Ford Green