Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mel Fisher and 1622 Fleet Shipwreck Memorial
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023
1. Mel Fisher and 1622 Fleet Shipwreck Memorial Marker
This plaque is placed here to commemorate the lost souls aboard the galleons Nuestra Senora de Atocha, Santa Margarita and the other ships of the 1622 Fleet that found their final resting place on the ocean floor off Key West, Florida in the midst of a devastating hurricane on September 6th of 1622 and to celebrate the perseverance and dedication of Mel Fisher and his team of explorers in their quest to motivate humankind in the search for and discovery of this rich history. They were successful in locating these two lost galleons and returning their treasures to the museums of the world and to the stream of commerce.
Far greater than the parts of these tumbled and scattered shipwrecks are the heritage of a vanished culture, society and empire and the saga of the ambitious spirits of those who participated in the expedition to locate these galleons. They share with us all the joy of adventure, romance, history and knowledge.
September 6, 2022
Today's the Day! - Mel Fisher 1922-1998
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1622.
Location. 24° 33.558′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Conch Republic (a few steps from this marker); Mallory Square (a few steps from this marker); Mary (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Conch Republic (a few steps from this marker); Island Welcome Center (Tift & Co.) Shell Warehouse (Ice House) (a few steps from this marker); One-ton slab of marble (within shouting distance of this marker); Wreckers (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Wreckers" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.
Also see . . . Mel Fisher Days Recalls Million Dollar Shipwreck & Treasure Hunt. (Submitted on May 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023
2. Mel Fisher and 1622 Fleet Shipwreck Memorial
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 4, 2023
3. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
