In 1622, Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha set sail for Spain laden with gold, silver, pearls, and other goods from colonies in present Columbia, Panama, and Cuba. A hurricane sunk the vessel near Florida– a huge economic blow for the Spanish Empire. This cup was recovered from the wreckage.

In 1622, Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha set sail for Spain laden with gold, silver, pearls, and other goods from colonies in present Columbia, Panama, and Cuba. A hurricane sunk the vessel near Florida– a huge economic blow for the Spanish Empire. This cup was recovered from the wreckage.