Ships and Shipwrecks Quiz

What was the primary reason many ships were wrecked along the Florida coastline over the last 400 years?

• Lack of skilled sailors

• Hurricanes, coastal reefs, and shallow shores

• Pirate attacks only

• Mechanical failures

Which ship sank near Key West after leaving its cargo of African slaves in Jamaica?

• The Atocha

• The Santa Margarita

• The Henrietta Marie

• The Urca de Lima

In what year did Mel Fisher find the Spanish treasure galleon Atocha?

• 1622

• 1715

• 1985

• 1972

What type of ships were the Urcas de Lima, mentioned in the text?

• Ships with large sails for deep-sea voyages

• Flat-bottomed, round-bellied ships designed for shallow waters

• Speedy ships used for pirate activities

• Cargo ships with advanced navigation tools

What was the Urca de Lima carrying that included hundreds of items and brought a good price in Europe?

• Gold and silver

• Uncured cowhides, packets of chocolate, vanilla, sassafras, and incense

• Tanned hides and rare spices

• Ballast stones and coral heads

How much treasure did the Spanish manage to recover from the Urca de Lima?

• $4 million

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $20 million

What happened to the Nuestra Espana fleet during their return voyage in 1733?

• They were attacked by pirates

• They were grounded in the Florida Keys during a hurricane

• They safely returned to Spain

• They were captured by the English

What is located at the San Pedro site that makes it one of Florida's oldest artificial reefs?

• A large pile of ballast stones containing flat, red bricks from the ship’s galley

• Gold coins and precious jewels

• Uncured cowhides and packets of incense

• Salvaged materials from other shipwrecks