Lingote II, c. 1630
Austin Siess
Country: Cuba
Place: Cayo Levisa, Los Colorados
Coordinates: 22° 53’ 053” N: 83° 35’ 975” W
Type: Urca?
Identified: Hercules?
Dated: 1630?
History of the wreck
The wreck was found in shallow waters (0-10 m), near a coral reef.
Description of the site
Located west of Cayo Levisa in the Arrecife de los Colorados, north coast of Pinar del Río. A wooden structure was found, covered by a mound of ballast and olive jars, rigging concretions – chain links – besides iron chains of the arboladura of the masts and concretions with coins.
It is possible that this wreck is the urca Hercules, lost in this region in 1630.
Cargo
Ceramics are referred found in this site, namely olive jars.
Reconstruction
Beam: Unknown
Keel Length: Unknown
Length Overall: Unknown
Number of Masts: Unknown
Bibliography
Fonolla, Antoni, and Alessandro Lopez. “Lingote II.” Archaeological Charter of Pinar Del Rio Registration Form., 24 July 2014