Relic from a Spanish Galleon Shipwreck, 18th Century
Mexican made; found at Solana Beach, Sout…

Shipwreck Fragments

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-vehicles

Datec. 1769

Made AtSpain, Europe

Collection SiteSolana Beach, California, United States, North America

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)

Object number39088.1

DescriptionWood fragment, (Nos. 1 - 2) from wreckage of Spanish ship found off Solana Beach in 1958.
The wreckage was 30'L x 6'W. In 1960 the Assistant Curator of Smithsonian Institute confirmed the wreckage was part of a Spanish Galleon wreck in 1759. Possibly part of THE SAN JOSE supply ship for Father Serra expedition.

see also 39089(1-2)

label written by Armand Labbe, July, 2003:
Relics of a Spanish Galleon Ship Wreck
Found off Solana Beach, Southern California
c.1769
Wood
These pieces may have come from the Spainsh Galleon, "San Jose", a supply rendevous
ship that formed part of the expedition ordered by the Visitador General, Galvez,
to explore Alta California. The Portola expedition which included Father Junipero Serra was one of the four parties sent into Alta California by Galvez.

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