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Old Town Trolley Tours® of Key West Route Map & Stops |
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Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum |
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 “Today’s the day” was his mantra and incredibly, Mel Fisher’s lifelong pursuit and dreams all came true before he died. The day was July 20, 1985, when, after 17 years of searching, Mel Fisher and his crew recovered the $450 million treasure from the Nuestra Senora de Atocha and the Santa Margarita, two galleons that sunk in 1622. 40 tons of gold and silver, Pieces of Eight, gold coins, Columbian emeralds, silver and gold artifacts and over 1000 silver bars were found on that day. The event astounded the world and made Mel an immediate local hero. Today, Mel’s visionary spirit lives on and his generosity allows all of us to share in the glory of that momentous discovery. At the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, you can see and touch some of the breathtaking pieces from the recovered sunken treasure. See a 77.76-carat natural emerald and other exquisite jewels. View exhibits that include slave ships and the evolution of Florida Maritime history. Tour the museum and feel the inspiration and passion that Mel and his crew experienced as they recovered the motherlode. The museum is unlike any other and a real treasure you shouldn’t miss while in Key West. |
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