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Photographer: Marsha A. Matson
Taken: May 28, 2015
Caption: San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve
Additional Description: The Vessel, San Pedro, was part of the Spanish colonial convoy system of the 1700s. These ships carried gold, silver and other goods from the new world back to Spain. After leaving Cuba on July 13, 1733, a hurricane forced the fleet towards the Keys where San Pedro went aground and broke apart. Today, the thoroughly salvaged site lies a short distance south of Indian Key. Designated as a State Preserve in 1989, San Pedro is a living museum in the sea.
Submitted: May 29, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida.
Database Locator Identification Number: p309661
File Size: 7.768 Megabytes

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