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Today is the Day! That is what the Famous Treasure Hunter Mel Fisher kept saying about diving for treasures off the Florida Keys and in 1985 he "Struck Gold"....BIG TIME!
Listen to this fascinating story told by Sean Fisher, Mel's Grandson and treasure hunter himself along with other Family Members about the history of the Man...Mel Fisher, what drove him to the business of looking for buried treasure and where they found their Treasures off the Florida Keys involving two major vessels that sunk in the 1600's.
Sean talks about the extensive court battles they fought and won to keep their treasures, very interesting story!
He takes us through the very important restoration process, some of the most unique and beautiful finds down deep, the Mel Fisher Museum and how investors play a big role in the Mel Fisher Business and Dream.
This Gold Chalice was their most recent find, check out their website www.melfisher.com to see what it looks like after restoration; you will not believe your eyes! Sean talks about this piece in detail.
Sean talks about the process of looking for treasure and how they celebrate with the investors and the community each year. One such party is known as the Mel Fisher Days.
The whole family including Mel's Son, Grandson and Mel's wife among others are a part of this great business and you can tell by listening to Sean, they absolutely LOVE what they do....and why not? Isn't it everyone's dream to hunt for treasures?
But they have gone through great sacrifices to get where they are today and it takes money, painstaking procedures, investors and time to unveil these buried treasures, which include anything from Musket Balls, to silver and gold coins and bars, to emeralds, pearls, and the Chalice you see above. It is unknown how much treasure there is yet to find, but the Mel Fisher Family is happy to continue their search.
They are currently looking for other treasure sites in the big vast ocean, which involves heavy research and planning.
Mel Fisher also has an online store http://www.melfisher.com/TreasureSales/store/Scripts/default.asp as well as brick and mortar stores where you can purchase some beautiful artifacts, coins and jewelry. So check them out and buy a piece of history today!
Today may be YOUR Day, for whatever Treasures you may be searching for in Life.
We Thank Sean Fisher for a fascinating and fun show and we wish all of his Family the best in their Treasure Hunting Business.
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