Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, 1638
Filipe Castro
Country: US, Mariana Islands
Place: Saipan
Type: Manila galleon
Identified: Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
Dated: 1638
History of the shipwreck
A Manila galleon, the Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, wrecked off Saipan in 1638. It was found and salvaged by treasure hunter William Mathers.
Description of the site
Not described in the source text.
Cargo
Not described in the source text beyond what may be found in Mathers (1990).
Hull Remains
No hull remains were reported.
Caulking
Not described in the source text.
Ballast
Not described in the source text.
Size and scantlings
Not described in the source text.
Wood
Not described in the source text.
References
Mathers, William. "Nuestra Señora de la Concepción." NGM (1990), September, 178.3: 38-53.