The first maritime atlas of Florida offers a generously illustrated introduction to 13,000 years of Florida maritime history and geography, from dugout canoes to modern-day maritime travel and industry.
The atlas begins with an overview of Florida’s physical environment, including its bathymetry and shoreline, winds, and currents. Subsequent chapters explore the growth of Florida’s maritime industries and survey ship types, lighthouse locations, ports, and navigational hazards like hurricanes and reefs.
The atlas also gives an overview of the thousands of shipwreck sites in Florida waters, only a handful of which are known to the public. Maps and text explain the many factors that have influenced navigation and losses at sea from prehistoric times to the present. The book is a useful guide for anyone interested in Florida history, shipwrecks, and public access to our state’s vast underwater archaeological resources.
Published in cooperation with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State
