Islamorada in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 5, 2023
1. San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve Marker
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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1773.
Location. 24° 53.35′ N, 80° 40.638′ W. Marker is in Islamorada, Florida, in Monroe County. It is on Overseas Highway (U.S. 1 at milepost 79), 0.3 miles Davis Land, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Islamorada FL 33036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Keys. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tea Table Key (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Key Historic State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Triangle of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Ponce de Leon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rafters (about
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Also see . . .
1. Welcome to San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. Website homepage (Submitted on May 30, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. San Pedro Shipwreck. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on June 8, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on June 8, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
