Key West in Monroe County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Anchors (1622)

Nuestra Señora de Atocha & Santa Margarita

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 17, 2024

1. Anchors (1622),Nuestra Señora de Atocha & Santa Margarita Marker

Inscription. These anchors sank with the ships Atocha and Santa Margarita in 1622. Each anchor weighs approximately 2,200 lbs. For almost 400 years, they lay on the ocean floor. The iron in the anchors survived, but the wood did not. The wooden stocks were refitted for this display.

These anchors were raised and lowered by hand, using a capstan similar to this image.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1622.

Location. 24° 33.492′ N, 81° 48.392′ W. Marker is in Key West, Florida, in Monroe County. It can be reached from the intersection of Greene Street and Front Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Greene St, Key West FL 33040, 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

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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: Sunken Treasure (here, next to this marker); The Mariana (a few steps from this marker); Clinton Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Navy Club of Key West Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Key West Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon House and Tropical Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Mallory Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Key West.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 17, 2024

2. Anchors (1622),Nuestra Señora de Atocha & Santa Margarita Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.