The waters around Key West are home to a vast array of shipwrecks, some of which date back centuries, from the Spanish galleons of the 16th century to the modern-day vessels. The famous Isaac Allerton, a three-masted schooner, was a part of the fleet that carried the first Pilgrims to America in 1620. The Isaac Allerton was used as a cargo-carrying vessel and sank in 1856 in the shallow waters of the Keys. The wreck was found by a team of divers and is on display at the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum.
The biggest shipwreck treasure ever found off of Key West is the Isaac Allerton, which was discovered in 1985. The shipwreck was found by a team of divers from the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, and it is believed to have been a merchant vessel that sank in the late 1800s. It is the only known shipwreck of its kind in the area because of its large number of gold and silver coins, as well as other artifacts. The Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum has been able to preserve the shipwreck and its artifacts, and visitors can now explore the site and learn more about the history of the ship.