Cocos island in costa rica is now famous all over the world for several different reasons. Patrick john rose and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May 08, 2014 a billion dollars of plundered treasure was buried by pirates on cocos island, according to historians estimates. The story of treasure island was inspired by the treasure of lima buried in cocos island and that the pirates who bury them found paradise in this offshore island where they can indulge in food, freshwater and alcoholic beverages made from coconuts all without spending a fortune.
Cocos island is an oceanic island of both volcanic and tectonic origin. The two men and the treasure were never seen again. Historians believe that the entire collection is worth about 200 million dollars. Author michael crichton was so enamored by the island that he modeled his famed jurassic park isla nublar after it, and robert. Stanley mcshane takes you to cocos island on untamed seas with masts and riggings to be tended to. The mysterious hidden treasure on cocos island provident. Whitehead that ties together the various treasure stories related to.
All of the details gleaned from a number of documents and sources are listed in the following acco. In more modern times famous treasure hunters like president franklin roosevelt have quested this island for what is without question, the largest real life lost treasure ever hoard known to mankind the great treasure of lima. According to bullion vault, in the cocos island isla del coco of costa rica you could find the treasure of lima, a buried treasure reputedly removed from lima, peru, in 1820 and never recovered. The area has long been known for its history of possible buried treasure. Many stories have been drawn from history to explain the possibility of treasure on the island. Cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific youtube. Legends say that captain kidd used cocos island as a burial place for treasure. The loot of lima treasure story final part adventure quest, llc. The vocal music background on the book trailer for cocos island treasure is provided by marc gunn, selfproclaimed irish and celtic music celtfather.
But what you might not realize is that this place and this story actually exists on cocos island in costa rica. Pirates hiding treasures in cocos island started a long time before the. The most adventurous treasure in the world must lie on cocos island. The island features some incredible waterfalls and exudes a real feral and jurassic charm. Where did those rasty, barbaric theftdriven pirates bury thei. Searching for pirate treasure in cocos island by malcolm campbell, butterworth 1931, 260 pp. Hunting for treasure in the cocos macleans september 15. Mar 21, 2018 isla del coco, or cocos island, has been visited for over 300 years by infamous pirates like benito of the bloody sword and explorers such as sir francis drake. Oct 06, 2017 for centuries, cocos islanda small island in the pacific ocean, about 340 miles from the shore of costa ricahas been shrouded by legends of buried treasure. Tom kays forwarded this story from costa rica, sent to him by his friend bob painter. The first claim is associated with the pirate captain bennett graham who allegedly buried 350 tons of gold raided from. Mar 26, 2020 the treasure consisted of gold and silver coins, ingots, jewelry, candlesticks and religious items. The tropical island is as mysterious and compelling as it appears.
Thompson headed for cocos island, off the coast of presentday costa rica, where he and his men allegedly buried the treasure. The treasure of cocos island this is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Dec 12, 2016 while this may be true, many have already found the treasure in cocos island. Sep 03, 2019 cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific free highquality documentaries. Over the centuries before the republic of costa rica assumed control of the island in 1869, pirates used cocos as a buccaneer bank. Yet it is for buried treasure that cocos is perhaps most famous. Treasure island is cocos island cocos island costa rica. This remote island belonging to costa rica is located 350 miles out in the pacific ocean. There are many versions of this treasure cache, and about as many suppositions as to where it is buried on the island. Nov 25, 2019 it is possible that james alexander forbes lived without knowing this, believing that the treasure remained on cocos island when it was not there.
Many treasure legends have been associated with cocos island for centuries. Cocos island treasure is an old school nautical adventure. Thompson headed for cocos island, off the coast of presentday costa rica, where he and his men allegedly buried the. Some small caches have been discovered, leading many to believe that the stories of vast pirate treasures are. The national park is located on cocos island which is near the pacific ocean off the shore of costa rica. According to a popularly believed legend, in 1821 a captain thompson on the mary dear was assigned the task of protecting the treasure during an attack and these harbor men gave in to the gold mania and ended up keeping their newfound treasure at cocos. Patrick john rose and a great selection of related books. The most valuable treasure said to be buried on cocos island is the fabled treasure of lima. Adventure quest, llc introducting the cocos island project. British explorer closes in on legendary treasure of lima. This work is a window into the bygone era where maps that detailed the bounty of famous pirate treasure was indeed plausable.
Who doesnt love stories of ancient buried treasure. It is the only emergent island of the cocos plate, one of the minor tectonic plates. The treasure consisted of gold and silver coins, ingots, jewelry, candlesticks and religious items. Vatican enquirer san jose a group of costa rican park rangers patrolling in the isla del coco national park after a recent storm, have discovered one of the most amazing treasure hoards in modern history. It inspired robert louis stevenson to write his great book treasure island. Since the 1970s there has been a law in place forbidding treasure hunting. There is an island about 300 miles 480 km off the southwest coast of costa rica that is known for its stories of buried treasure. Search for the treasure of lima and wealth beyond measure. Cocos island has brought in enormous amounts of cash in the diving and tourism industry where divers around world continuously visits this offshore reef blessed with a bounty of marine life. Cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific free highquality documentaries. There is an island about 300 miles 480 km off the southwest coast of.
It has inspired hundreds of treasure hunters over the years. A history of buried treasure on cocos island by reagen smith. According to the legend, in 1821 a captain thompson aboard the mary dear was entrusted with guarding the treasure during a rebel invasion. One of the most notable was the german august gissler, who lived on the island from 1889 to 1908. Goldbearing quartz was found in test drillings on cocos island by two mining engineers in 1933. For centuries travelers and explorers in the honduran jungles have passed down stories of the white. Cocos island is a small island designated as a national park, located in the pacific ocean, approximately 550 km 342 mi from the pacific shore of costa rica. Cocos islands rich pirate history environment the guardian. Gold, silver, gems and church treasures were all buried by pirates on the tropical pacific island.
It was wellknown for possibly holding various legendary treasures, but its protected area status had forbidden treasure hunting on it since 1978. Cocos island, in the eastern pacific, was rumored to hold buried treasure worth millions of dollars, but. Cocos island treasure was even more interesting because it is a true story. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. How much was ever recovered by the buccaneers from the peak of. August gissler 9 september 1857 in remscheid 8 august 1935 in new york city was a german adventurer and treasure hunter, who lived with short interruptions on cocos island from 1889 until 1908. Certain historians claim that the inspiration for the acclaimed novel treasure island actually came from cocos island, costa rica. Not a real gold treasure but the treasures of nature. Meanwhile, the local government has declared treasure hunting on cocos island illegal. Cocos island became the center point for many buried treasure stories. Cocos islandits stories of buried treasures watchtower. The most valuable treasure said to be buried or to have once been buried on cocos island is the fabled treasure of lima. A cross between stevensons treasure islandfull of the language of the day. Some small caches have been discovered, leading many to believe that the stories of vast pirate treasures are true, though.
The most sought after treasure is the loot of lima treasure which was buried on the island by captain thomson and his mate james alexander forbes i in 1821. Many an interesting craft has slipped quietly out of vancouver harbor, during its fifty years as a port, through the first narrows, past prospect point, and melted into the track of the setting sun upon some mysterious quest. The story of one mans obsessive search for the lost. Cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific full. Readers seeking a brief overview of cocos island its treasures should turn to dig for pirate treasure, by robert i.
One of the worlds greatest treasures believed buried in. Adventure quest, llc introducting the cocos island. It is said that cocos island actually used to be a popular hideout spot for pirates in ancient times. Chapter 12 hocospocos cocos is the story of one treasure hunt. The loot of lima treasure story part one 4th oct 2015 cocos island, also known as treasure island, has been luring people for hundreds of years with the idea of finding buried treasure. Cocos island treasure the british cruiser amphion believed. See the article in its original context from november 23, 1871, page 4 buy reprints. You can still find pirate booty if you know where to look. Since that time, hundreds of treasure hunters have travelled to cocos island and tried to find the treasure of lima, sometimes also referred to as the loot of lima, or the cocos island treasure. Apr 25, 2016 the national park is located on cocos island which is near the pacific ocean off the shore of costa rica. Vatican enquirer san jose a group of costa rican park rangers patrolling in the isla. Cocos island treasure by stanley mcshane goodreads.
The national park is located on cocos island which is near the pacific ocean off the. Sharks of treasure island, documentary film starring jacques cousteau and crew. Cocos island the mysterious island in the pacific full version. Though it is far from clear whether this story is authentic, hundreds of treasure hunters have travelled to cocos island and tried to find the treasure of lima. A billion dollars of plundered treasure was buried by pirates on cocos island, according to historians estimates. Cocos island, also known as treasure island, has been luring people for hundreds of years with the idea of finding buried treasure.
But the truth remains buried and hidden just like the treasure of lima. The story of one mans obsessive search for the lost treasure of cocos island. How far in this story fact is mingled with fiction is hard to say. Potassiumargon dating established the age of the oldest rocks between 1. From massive cliffs to subterranean caverns, cocos island is a photographers dream and a haven for those looking to explore a piece of something that feels unspoiled. The treasure of cocos island metal detecting, gold.
Terry w sprouse it was quite a trip to go back in time, not only considering the setting of the story, but the books birth three decades ago. The story cocos island, also known as treasure island, has been luring people for hundreds of years with the idea of finding buried treasure. Jan 28, 20 book trailer for the vintage manuscript written by stanley mcshane in 1927 describing his sailing adventure to the popular 17th and 18th century pirate treasure haven. Cocos island costa rica a word heritage site full of. How much was ever recovered by the buccaneers from the peak of tropical rainforest. Chapter 11 loot from lima is a reliable introduction of course, all of this book is realiable, wellwritten, and quite interesting. The buried treasure of cocos island by reagen smith.
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