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enter the world of 1856 Key West... the era of the wreckers.
At the Key West Shipwreck Museum you will
step back into time as you discover Key West's unique
maritime heritage and how it became the richest city
in the United States.
The Key
West Shipwreck Museum combines actors,
films and the actual artifacts from the 1985 rediscovery
of the wrecked vessel Isaac Allerton, which
sank in 1856 on the treacherous Florida Keys reef.
Join master
wrecker Asa Tift and his wrecking crew as he tells
you the story of how this unusual industry provided
for the livelihoods of the early pioneers of Key West.
You will be invited to climb the 65' lookout tower
and if need be, alarm Mr. Tift of any wrecks on the
reef! Learn more about the wrecking industry and what
Key West once was by clicking on the links above.
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