Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park
Fort Jefferson was built to protect one of the most strategic deepwater anchorages in North America. By fortifying this spacious harbor, the United States maint...
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Fort Jefferson was built to protect one of the most strategic deepwater anchorages in North America. By fortifying this spacious harbor, the United States maintained an important “advance post” for ships patrolling the Gulf of Mexico and the Straits of Florida. The harbor offered ships the chance to resupply, refit, or seek refuge from storms. From here they could launch an attack virtually anywhere along the Gulf Coast.
The fort was also used as a prison, mainly for Union deserters. Its most famous prisoner was Dr. Samuel Mudd, the physician who set the broken leg of John Wilkes Booth.
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The fort was also used as a prison, mainly for Union deserters. Its most famous prisoner was Dr. Samuel Mudd, the physician who set the broken leg of John Wilkes Booth.
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lizziemellis
October 30, 2018
Thanks for sharing the interesting information on Fort Jefferson, looks like a great place to explore. :-)
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KayBrewer
October 31, 2018
We'll be back in Key West soon and I definitely want to go back. Again, shots I didn't get.
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mihrt
November 04, 2018
Fabulous capture (that water is so beautiful). I hadn't heard of the Fort or the Park - thanks so much for the History Kay.
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KayBrewer
November 05, 2018
I think a lot of people haven't heard of it. It's not exactly easy to get to! But it's a beautiful 3 hour ride in a big boat (with beer and food on board!) and some great scenery and history. Thanks, Gail.
Forrest_Imagery
November 15, 2018
Wow, I LOVE this !
The image is incredibly crisp, clear and the colors ultra-bright. Those blues are almost indescribable ( WHAT??? me, without adjectives !? :)
I have always wanted to visit Dry Tortuga, I enjoy historical places and this looks fascinating from historical and photographic perspectives; now I wanna visit this place even more. Thank you, for sharing all the great info along with your gorgeous image !
The image is incredibly crisp, clear and the colors ultra-bright. Those blues are almost indescribable ( WHAT??? me, without adjectives !? :)
I have always wanted to visit Dry Tortuga, I enjoy historical places and this looks fascinating from historical and photographic perspectives; now I wanna visit this place even more. Thank you, for sharing all the great info along with your gorgeous image !
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KayBrewer
December 02, 2018
It IS fascinating! I'm going back next month and hope to capture all that I missed last time.
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KayBrewer
December 02, 2018
I think what you're talking about are the piers for tying up to in a boat or float plane. There are a couple of big ferries from Key West every day.
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