On Wednesday, March 19, the Historical past of Diving Museum will host a Member Mingle, in addition to a lecture by writer, doctor and shipwreck knowledgeable Dr. Brian Magrane. Find out about upcoming applications on the museum and the advantages of membership earlier than you get pleasure from listening to the story of the “Ship of Gold.”
Gold fever was erupting throughout the US within the mid-Nineteenth century. The side-wheel steamer SS George Regulation, later renamed the SS Central America, was constructed to maneuver gold in steady service on the Atlantic leg of the Panama Route. In 1856, yellow fever was raging in Havana and the ship was diverted to Key West for coal refueling. Not lengthy after her Key West cease, the ship sank in a hurricane off the South Carolina coast, carrying over $2 million in California gold.
Magrane is an Islamorada-based doctor and writer of “Tortugas Deep-Sea: The Story of a Service provider Ship,” and an avid shipwreck coin collector. He turned fascinated with Florida’s sunken treasures and has been concerned in maritime heritage initiatives and shipwreck treasure analysis. Be part of Magrane as he takes us by means of the fascinating historical past and tragic demise of the “Ship of Gold.”
Are you already a member of the museum or desirous about turning into one? Earlier than the “Immerse Your self” lecture, the museum’s Member Mingle will happen from 5:30 p.m. to six:45 p.m. Mild refreshments might be served. Make sure you cease by in the course of the museum’s prolonged hours and see featured exhibit “Dive Into Artwork: Fintastic Fish of Florida” earlier than it closes on April 16. This unimaginable artwork show showcases works from artists all through the Keys, each from college students and the Artwork Guild of the Purple Isles. Every bit is created round a theme of aquaculture, sustainable fishing and conservation. Members of the museum who usher in new signups in addition to new members who be part of that night time will obtain a free reward.
In case you are desirous about attending the “Immerse Your self” lecture both in-person or on-line through Zoom, go to our homepage DivingMuseum.org to register. This session may even be recorded and posted to the HDM YouTube channel. The Historical past of Diving Museum wish to thank this month’s “Immerse Your self” sponsor: the Newton Household.
The Historical past of Diving Museum is a nonprofit positioned in Islamorada (MM83). Divers and non-divers alike are amazed by over 4,000 years of “the hunt to discover beneath the ocean.” The Museum has 14 core reveals plus two annual limited-time Featured Displays in addition to a Museum Retailer with distinctive presents. Try DivingMuseum.org for extra particulars, to grow to be a member or store on-line.
