Nehalem Valley Historical Society

The Beeswax Wreck of 1693
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Presented by the Nehalem Valley Historical Society
Saturday, November 153:30 PMNorth County Recreation District36155 9th Street, Nehalem
$10 at the doorProceeds benefit NVHS education programs

About the Event
The story of the Spanish Galleon that met its fate on the shores of Manzanita more than 300 years ago is filled with mystery, international intrigue, and even inspired a famous movie about the treasures it left behind.
But what do we know today about this legendary shipwreck?

What recent artifacts have been recovered?

How do earthquakes and tsunamis affect the preservation of evidence?

What new insights are emerging about the ship’s final voyage?

Join NVHS Board Members and local historians Carl Whiting and Tom Mock for this fascinating presentation exploring the latest research and discoveries surrounding The Beeswax Wreck of 1693.

Don’t miss this continually intriguing story — one that connects Oregon’s coastline to global history!
Hosted by the Nehalem Valley Historical Society
