1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Friday July 5th Lying Too off the Moro sent Lt. Young into Havanna with a
1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Monday, July 1st While last at Havanna an American Sloop arrived at that Port which
“Cow Key Channel now has two more boats anchored within 50 yards of the bulkhead, and increasing. Bikes and carts are being chained to light poles across the street and
Coul William Colt (aka CW Colt) has been in Key West so long that when asked where he’s from, he quickly answers “here.” Music had deep roots in his family.
In the early hours of July 31, 1715, one of the richest Spanish treasure fleets ever assembled was in trouble. Carrying a fortune in gold and silver from the New World, the 1715 Fleet was trying to outrun a storm pursuing it up the Florida Straits. The treasure-laden galleons were not fast enough. By 2 a.m. 100 mph winds, torrential rains, and mountainous waves broke over the Fleet.