El Capitana

The El Capitana is one of ten treasure galleons that were driven onto local reefs by violent weather in 1715. A few cannons and hundreds of ballast stones are scattered across the reef. The large reef area starts 6.1m (20ft) off shore. Because of shallow depths, entries and exits can be hazardous during periods of rough surf. Even today, salvage workers are still collecting gold and sliver from the site. A local museum tells about the ships violent fate. Hope it helps! From the intersection of SR 60 and A1A in Vero Beach, go north on A1A for 11 miles. OR 1 mile south of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge to the Sebastian Inlet State Park. Ask officials how to get to the site via boat or short swim.