Near Homestead in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Maritime Heritage Trail
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 9, 2026
1. Maritime Heritage Trail Marker
Beginning with Florida's earliest inhabitants, people from around the globe have traversed the waters of present day Biscayne National Park. Some of these journeys ended in disaster. The park is home to the remains of many of these shipwrecks. Dive into history and discover a rich international maritime heritage along the trail.What can you do to help preserve our history?
All shipwrecks and submerged cultural resources in Biscayne National Park are archeological sites that can provide a wealth of knowledge about the past. Archeologists interpret history based on conditions and features at a site, as well as the kind of artifacts they discover and their spatial distribution. Please use mooring buoys, and do not remove or disturb artifacts. Artifacts and the information they can provide belong to everyone and are protected by federal law.
Remember, take only pictures, and leave only bubbles.
Fowey Rocks Lighthouse
This lighthouse has guided ships away from hazardous reefs since June 15, 1878.
Erl King
Wrecked 1891
A 306-foot iron-hulled, three-masted steamship built in Glasgow, Scotland, this vessel
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19th Century Sailing Vessel
Wreck Date Unknown
Although the identity of this shipwreck is unknown, the site is typical of Biscayne National Park's earliest wreck sites. Visitors will easily spot two large ballast piles and the observant may see more.
Alicia
Wrecked 1905
This steamship was laden with silks, silverware, and other fine household items whe ran aground on Long Reef. The ensuing, sometimes violent, battle among the 70 different groups of wreckers led to a permanent rewriting of U.S. salvage laws.
Lugano
Wrecked 1913
Originally headed for Havana with cargo and 116 passengers, this 350 foot vessel was the largest ship ever lost in the Florida Keys when it grounded on Long Reef in 1913.
Mandalay
Wrecked 1966
Mandalay was known as the "Red Carpet Ship of the Windjammer Fleet," a luxurious passenger-carrying steel-hulled schooner. Although no longer visible, she was once outfitted with a teak and mahogany deck before wrecking on New Year's Day in 1966.
Arratoon Apcar
Wrecked 1878
The former auxiliary steamer has rested only 100 yards from the Fowey
Photographed by James Hulse, January 9, 2026
2. Maritime Heritage Trail Marker
The marker is located on the wall on the left side.
Comenzando con los primeros habitantes de la Florida, personas de todo el mundo han recorrido las aguas del actual Parque Nacional Biscayne. Algunos de estos viajes terminaron en desastres. El parque mantiene los restos de muchos de estos naufragios. Sumérgete en la historia y descubra un rico patrimonio marítimo internacional a lo largo del sendero.
¿Qué puede hacer usted para preservar nuestra historia?
Todos los naufragios y recursos culturales sumergido en el Parque Nacional Biscayne son sitios arqueológicos que pueden proporcionar una gran cantidad de conocimiento sobre el pasado. Los arqueólogos interpretan la historia basada en las condiciones y características de un sitio, así como el tipo de artefactos que descubren y su distribución en el lugar. Por favor, use boyas de amarre, y no remueva o altere los artefactos. Los artefactos y la información que pueden proporcionar son de todos y están protegidos por la ley federal.
Recuerde, tome solamente fotografía, y sólo deje burbujas.
Fowey Rocks Lighthouse
Este faro ha guiado a las naves lejos de los peligrosos arrecifes desde June 15, 1878.
Erl King
Wrecked 1891
El barco de cien metros con casco de hierro, tres mástiles, construido en Glasgow, Escocia, representa la importante transición de vela a los impulsados por vapor.
19th Century Sailing Vessel
Wreck Date Unknown
A pesar de la identidad desconocida de este naufragio, el sitio es típico de los antiguos naufragios del Parque Nacional Biscayne. Visitantes fácilmente se darán cuenta de dos montones de lastre y los atentos podran ver más.
Alicia
Wrecked 1905
Este barco de vapor estaba cargado de sedas, objetos de plata y otros artículos finos para el hogar cuando encalló en Long Reef. Las siguentes, a veces violentas, batallas entre los 70 diferentes grupos de saboteadores llevó a una revisión permanente de la legislación de rescate de los Estados Unidos.
El barco de cien metros con casco de hierro, tres mástiles, construido en Glasgow, Escocia, representa la importante transición de vela a los impulsados por vapor.
Lugano
Wrecked 1913
Originalmente se dirigía a La Habana con carga y 116 pasajeros, este barco de 115 metros fue el barco mas grande jamás perdido en los Cayos de la Florida cuando se encalló en Long Reef en 1913.
Mandalay
Wrecked 1966
Mandalay era conocido como el "barco de la alfombra roja de la flota del Windjammer," un lujoso yate de pasajeros de casco de acero. Aunque ya no es visible, fue equipada con cubierta de teca y caoba antes de arruinarse el día de Año Nuevo de 1966.
Arratoon Apcar
Wrecked 1878
El barco de vapor auxiliar descansa a sólo 100 metros de Fowey Rocks Lighthouse desde que encalló en 1878.
Erected by Biscayne National Park, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1878.
Location. 25° 27.866′ N, 80° 20.085′ W. Marker is near Homestead, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is on Southwest 328th Street 2.6 miles east of Southwest 117th Avenue. The marker is located along the wall of the breezeway under the Dante Fascell Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9700 SW 328th St, Homestead FL 33033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Florida, on the Gold Coast, and in Greater Miami. It is also in the American South and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: His Majesty's Ship Fowey (here, next to this marker); HMS Fowey Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Dante B. Fascell (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Andrew (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jones Family of Biscayne (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Parks, Divided (within shouting distance of this marker); Ring the Biscayne Channel Sea Bell! (within shouting distance of this marker); A Sudden Squall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homestead.
Also see . . . Biscayne National Park. (Submitted on February 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
