Capt. Carl “Fizz” Fismer is a world famous treasure diver who will share his stories of adventure with us at Treasure Fest. Carl will be talking about his latest salvage efforts in the islands and in Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to hear about the finding of a new wreck. Carl will also talk about metal detectors and treasure diving. Fizz will also talk about his work with noted late author Sir Arthur C. Clarke and the Taj Mahal Treasure. Come in and see treasures featured on the History Channel's Pawn Stars, the Taj Mahal clump and the Dutch East India Company Bell.

With over 30 years of treasure search and salvage experience, Captain Carl Fismer is one of the most respected and knowledgeable diving professionals in the world. His area of expertise is shipwrecks...especially Spanish shipwrecks. During his career he has worked over 300 shipwrecks in the United States, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Indian Ocean and Central and South America. He has recovered millions of dollars in Spanish gold, silver, jewels and other artifacts. "Fizz”, as he is known to friends, directed part of the salvage diving of the Santa Margarita, sister ship to the Nuestra Senora de Atocha which was discovered by Mel Fisher. Then in 1986 he led an expedition to the Silver Shoals in the Dominican Republic, and there located the famed galleon, Concepcion which sank during a hurricane in 1641. In 1992 he traveled to Sri Lanka and dived with Sir Arthur C. Clarke of 2001: A Space Odyssey fame, in association with the Great Basses Reef Treasures. In May, 2010, Captain Fismer was awarded the Mel Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award for perseverance in following his quest for life, his motivation of mankind in the search for knowledge, discovery and the ambitions of the human spirit and the ability to achieve in life what others might only dare to dream.

SPANISH MAIN TREASURE COMPANY (SMTC) was founded by Captain Carl E. Fismer in 1980. Since its inception, SMTC has salvaged artifacts and sunken treasure from shipwrecks around the world. SMTC maintains a considerable inventory of treasure, coins, artifacts, books and video documentaries for perusal or sale to museums, collectors and history enthusiasts. SMTC specializes in producing treasure-related speeches, treasure-related exhibitions and displays for conventions, theme and entertainment parks, shopping malls, cruise ships and any special occasion. These presentations have proven to increase attendance and interest wherever we go. Please visit www.spanishmaintreasure.com for more information.

Carl Fismer will be appearing at Treasure Fest at DePaula Jewelers in Tavernier, FL on April 9-10 2001.