GulfChats

January 15, 2026
12:00pm-12:30pm

Join us January 15th as Maritime historian-in-residence John Sledge explores the Battle of Vigo Bay (1702), where a Spanish treasure fleet was sunk by British and Dutch forces. Discover the history, Jules Verne’s literary link, lingering treasure, and Sledge’s own 1979 visit to the site. Parking and admission to this event is free.
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Join us January 15th as Maritime historian-in-residence John Sledge explores the Battle of Vigo Bay (1702), where a Spanish treasure fleet was sunk by British and Dutch forces. Discover the history, Jules Verne’s literary link, lingering treasure, and Sledge’s own 1979 visit to the site. Parking and admission to this event is free.

 National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

National Maritime Museum Of The Gulf

155 South water street
Mobile, AL 36603

Event Contact

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
2514368901
gqinfo@cityofmobile.org