Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Lecture Series: The Quest for the Atocha

Step into one of the Florida Keys’ most legendary true stories. The Quest for the Atocha brings together key members of Mel Fisher’s historic search for Spain’s lost 1622 Treasure Fleet.
Moderated by Carol Shaughnessy, this engaging panel features KT Budde-Jones, Judy Gracer, Damien Lin, Greta Philips-Ford, and Carol Tedesco—individuals who worked directly on the hunt for the famed galleons Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita.
Through firsthand stories, the panel explores the teamwork behind the discovery, from underwater excavation to documenting and preserving priceless artifacts. It’s a rare chance to hear how passion, persistence, and collaboration helped uncover one of the greatest treasure finds in history—right here in the Florida Keys.