Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Hemisphere Dancer
Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 15, 2024
1. The Hemisphere Dancer Marker
Jimmy Buffett piloted this plane on his journey through the Caribbean, as written in his book 'A Pirate Looks at Fifty', and is the inspiration for the song Jamaica Mistaica'.
The Grumman made 'Albatross' was originally built to be an anti-sub marine vehicle for the US Navy/Air Force and was used by the Coast Guard as a Search and Rescue Vehicle.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music • Military.
Location. 28° 28.353′ N, 81° 28.011′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located west of Margaritaville in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando FL 32813, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Historic Arms of Spain & Portugal (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Historic Arms (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Historic Arms of Ireland (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Historic Arms of Ireland (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Historic Arms (approx. 0.3 miles
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Regarding The Hemisphere Dancer. Jimmy Buffett flew for over thirty years and owned several planes including the Hemisphere Dancer, a restored Grumman Albatross, which was sometimes flown over concert venues. In 1996, shortly after landing it on the water outside of Negril, Jamaican authorities shot at the airplane mistaking it for a drugrunning seaplane. This incident inspired Jimmy to write the song Jamaica Mistaica. In 2003, the Albatross was retired and put on display at Margaritaville in Orlando.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 15, 2024
2. The Hemisphere Dancer Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, March 15, 2024
3. The Hemisphere Dancer
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
