1847: The esteemed Key West coconut tree known as “Cocoa Nut” died, after having been damaged in the previous year’s hurricane. The tree had supposedly been planted by Commodore Porter
1851: Professor and naturalist Louis Agassiz of Harvard University delivered a talk at Key West summarizing observations from his recent fieldwork on the Florida Reef. Agassiz suggested, “There are different
1902: Nearly a dozen Key West-based sponging vessels were seized by British authorities for interloping and illegally gathering sponges on the Bahama Banks. They were turned over to U.S. authorities
1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding. Remarks: Friday, September 20th No important event this day, Hove Too during the Night, for fear
1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Monday, June 17th Commences with moderate breezes and pleasant weather, preparing for another Expedition, Cayo