18th-century "onion glass" alcohol bottles connected to 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet shipwreck found near Indian River County, Florida.

Divers have uncovered and restored two 18th-century alcohol bottles near Indian River County, Florida, linked to the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet shipwreck. Likely produced in England, these "onion glass" bottles, found in rare intact condition, provide historical insights into alcohol consumption of the era. They are now part of Florida's Artifact Loan Program and can be viewed at various museums across the state.

October 21, 2024
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