Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The SS Tarpon Anchor

sank c. 1937

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The SS Tarpon Anchor Marker

Inscription. In September 1962, the divers of Southern Skin Divers Supply, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama (one of the oldest dive stores in the United States) recovered this anchor from the now famous shipwreck, the SS Tarpon. The recovery boat was the Amberjack, captained by Bob Kingry of the old Smith Yacht Basin Marina, and his mate Jimmy Carden. Bill Tant, known as "Cap'n Scuba" was in charge of the diving operation. These are the Birmingham divers on board at the time: Dave Abts, Bob Daniels, Sid Waldrop, Bob Tant, Martin Holloway, Gordon Rickles, Curley Waldrop, John Wengel, Dean Wilkerson, Frank Portera, Bill Worthy, Joe Gann, & Bill Tant.

Erected by Historic St. Andrew’s Waterfront Partnership-Panama City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 30° 10.102′ N, 85° 42.149′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. It is at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and West 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on Bayview Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3014 W 11th St, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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: The “Cap’n Scuba” House (here, next to this marker);

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Panama City Publishing Company (1920) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bank of St. Andrews (about 400 feet away); Azalea Court (about 500 feet away); Honoring the History (about 600 feet away); Historic St. Andrew Church (about 700 feet away); Salt Kettle (about 800 feet away); The Old Sentry (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panama City.

Also see . . .
1. Florida’s Underwater Archeological Preserves: SS Tarpon. (Submitted on April 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Walk Historic St. Andrews/Panama City. (Submitted on April 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The SS Tarpon Anchor Marker

The SS Tarpon Anchor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. The SS Tarpon Anchor

The steamer Tarpon underway image. Click for full size.

Florida Museum in the Sea - Public Domain

4. The steamer Tarpon underway

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.