The Atocha had wealthy individuals who were carring back contriban (Gold, Silver, Gems) from the new world, which was not listed on the manifest. The Scipion had sailors who had very little to nothing. To say the Scipion was weighted down because of large amounts of gold, silver, etc. is a very large streach. There could have been many differnt reasons why it was so slow. I personally belive the only money they were carrying was just enough to re-provision the ship at ports of call and pay the sailors who worked her.
If Wilf really does have the manifest like he stated, post it for all to see. I would only cause the stock price to skyrocket (if they were carring gold, silver), help his credibility and stop most of the negative post about what he has done.
So Wilf what do you say? Actions speak louder than words.