LIVING HISTORY
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TREASURE COAST BOATING
TREASURING
THE HUNT
Uncovering sunken riches is more
of a passion than a profession
hat could be more thrilling than finding
hidden treasure? The glimmer
of gold and silver dazzles the mind,
makes the heart beat faster and stirs
the senses to find more. According to
two of the greatest treasure hunters, it
lies beneath the ocean’s aquamarine depths and sometimes
washes up on the Treasure Coast.
MICHAEL EVANS
In the world of treasure salvors, captains John Brandon and
Carl Fismer, each of whom has received the prestigious Mel
Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award, are the real deal. Searching
for precious metals and artifacts is not only their hobby, it
is their lifelong passion.
But their journeys haven’t been easy. Their lives have been
mixed with peaks and valleys with little level playing field
in between. They know the intoxicating thrill of bringing up
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Captains Carl Fismer and John Brandon are top notch treasure hunters who have recovered millions of dollars in gold, silver, and other artifacts.
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