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

British Cannon circa 1600's

Photographed by James Hulse, January 10, 2026

1. British Cannon circa 1600's Marker

Inscription. Art McKee, "Father of Modern Treasure Diving", salvaged this iron cannon in the mid-1950's from the wreck of the H.M.S. Winchester that foundered in 1695 off of Key Largo near Carysfort Light. Preparation, transport and placement at the History of Diving Museum arranged by Lars Vihlen of Troop 914 for his Eagle Scout Project.

Erected 2013 by Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1695.

Location. 24° 55.865′ N, 80° 37.238′ W. Marker is in Islamorada, Florida, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of Overseas Highway and Pen Key Club, on the right when traveling south on Overseas Highway. The marker is located in front of the Diving Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82990 Overseas Hwy, 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: Yellow Submarine / Recompression Chamber (a few steps from this marker); Site of Islamorada Railway Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lights of the Florida Keys (approx. half a mile away); Indian Key (approx. half a mile away); Industry in the Florida Keys

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(approx. half a mile away); The Spanish Treasure Fleets (approx. half a mile away); Early Trade in the Florida Keys (approx. half a mile away); The Early Settlers of Upper Matecumbe Key (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Islamorada.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 10, 2026

2. British Cannon circa 1600's Marker

The view of the marker and cannon in front of the Diving Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.