Its origin is believed to be the San Pedro, a Spanish galleon that wrecked in 1594.
[1] On discovery, Tucker believed the cross to be Indian-made due to its simplicity.
[2] By 1997, it was considered to be the most valuable single object ever found in a shipwreck.
Subsequent to his sale of the museum for $100,000, and prior to Queen Elizabeth II's planned visit to the museum, it was discovered that the Cross had been stolen and a cheap plastic replica left in its place.
[4] An escape room attraction in the island's Dockyard region is named after the Cross.