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The Treasure of Cocos Island

Started by Tascio, August 11, 2006, 20:22:54 PM

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August 11, 2006, 20:22:54 PM Last Edit: August 30, 2020, 22:21:39 PM by Tascio
It is believed that a vast treasure was hidden on Cocos Island in 1821 by the mutinous crew of the Mary Dear (or  Mary Deare, depending on source), a British ship chartered to move gold, silver and jewels from the churches of Lima, Peru to the safety of Spain.

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