Authors, Artists & Treasure Hunters Lectures and Masquerade Ball

Meet Carl Allen, the man who owns Walkers Cay and searches for the treasure of 1656 Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas in his own
personal submarine.

Jim Sinclair, the renowned archaeologist of the 1656 Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas, plus 1622 Atocha, Santa Margarita, and THE TITANIC.

John Brandon, the mastermind of the 1715 Fleet recovery, documented a value of $14 million in 1715.

Don Maitz, the original artist and illustrator for the famous Captain Morgan Rum logo. Phenomenal Age of Piracy artist!

Allen Balough, award-winning author, PBS Rogue History contributor, pirate Hall of Fame, 1715 fleet historian, subject of the Treasure Coast and his trek to Havana, Cuba.

Carl Fismer is a world-renowned treasure hunter who has worked over 300 shipwrecks and recovered millions of dollars in Spanish gold, silver, jewels, and artifacts.

A portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Michael Abt Jr. Have a Heart Foundation and Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Shelter.

Authors, Artists, and Treasure Hunters

11:00– 11:30 Meet and Greet Keynote Speaker Carl Allen

11:30 – 12:15 Carl Allen, 1656, Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, (the $3B+ ship, lil Bahama Bank)

12:15 – 12:45 Jim Sinclair, Maritime Archaeologist, co-speaker with Carl Allen, 1656, Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, plus 1622 Atocha, and Santa Margarita, and the 1912 Titanic.

12:45 – 1:30 Mike Daniel, the man who found BLACKBEARD’S ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge

Break 1:30 – 1:45 Break

1:45 – 2:30 The Amaitzing Art of Don Maitz. Illustrator Capt. Morgan Rum, Age of Piracy artist

2:30– 3:15 John Brandon, Director Queens Jewels, LLC, the $1B+ 1715 Fleet

3:15 – 4:00 Allen Balogh, Author & Historian, 1715 Fleet, Pirates of the Treasure Coast, Carl Fismer, Taj Mahal and Sir Arthur Clarke

4:00 – 4:15 – Open Q&A session.

4:15 – 4:45 Sponsor acknowledgment, Book, Poster, & Art Signings

Doors at 6:30 PM for Masquerade Ball

6:30-9:30 PM “Party Like it’s 1715″ Masquerade Ball with entertainment, costume contest, and MORE!

Gowns, Garb, and Masks are encouraged. Cocktail attire is welcome.

“Party Like It’s 1715”

Entertainment and Costume Contest

Blue Lotus World Dance Company

R&B Duo

Best Table Award.

Groups of 6 are now being offered a complimentary table to decorate during the event. You may advertise your business or krewe and will be seated together. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction and your table will need to be reserved.

The discount rate for 6 full pass admissions and your own private table is $570.00.

Admission includes two drink tickets for beer, wine, or soda. Guests may not bring any alcohol into the venue.

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