1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Thursday, April 18th Fresh breezes and pleasant, in chase of a Strange Ship apparently armed,
1857: William Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose at 5 and walked half way to the Salt Pond having Spring with me. He seemed tired, it is the first time
1836: During the year of 1835 a total of 17 vessels were adjudicated in the Admiralty Court in Key West and salvage fees of $88,435.18 were awarded to the wreckers.