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Norman Island Treasure
Buried 1750 · Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
UnsolvedThe prize. Chests of Spanish silver from the Guadalupe
Where. Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
Status. Unsolved
Where. Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
Status. Unsolved
The account
The island that likely whispered <em>Treasure Island</em> into Stevenson's ear earned the honor honestly: real chests, really buried, really dug for. What was recovered never squared with what was taken. The caves at Treasure Point still draw snorkelers with one eye on the sand.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Where the trail goes cold: Mutinous crewmen rowed the chests ashore at Treasure Point in 1750; a Tortola planter dug some up, the count never matched. That is where any serious search begins.
- What you are chasing is Chests of Spanish silver from the Guadalupe. Work the documented record of Norman Island Treasure back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Norman Island, British Virgin Islands and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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