Solving a Sunken Mystery: The Archaeology of a 16th Century Shipwreck
Part of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Free Lecture Series:
Lecture and power point presentation by Museum Archaeologist Corey Malcom
The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, located at 200 Greene Street, will host its Tuesday Night Free Lecture Series throughout the month of February. All of the events will begin at 6:30pm. Chairs are provided on a first come first serve basis.
“This is a great opportunity for the public to learn more about we do at the museum,” say museum CEO Melissa Kendrick. “The presentations will be held in the courtyard, which is a wonderful setting for learning about Florida history.”
This series features the research of the museum’s Director of Archaeology Corey Malcom. “I always look forward to presenting our research to the community. We explore subjects that aren’t necessarily taught in the history books,” shared Malcom. During his 25 years with the museum, he has investigated the shipwrecks of the 1622 galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, the 1700 English slaver Henrietta Marie, the galleon Santa Clara of 1564, and the 1827 Cuban pirate-slaver Guerrero. He also spearheaded the efforts to locate the African Cemetery at Higgs Beach.
In 1991, the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum began research on an ancient, mystery shipwreck known only as the “St. Johns Wreck.” After many years of detective work, all evidence now indicates it is the site of the 1564 galleon Santa Clara. MFMHS archaeologist Corey Malcom will share details of the investigations – from the sea floor to the Spanish archives – that gave this shipwreck a name and allow its story to be told.
Free parking is available at the Westin Resort across the street. For more information contact 305-294-6233 ext. 22
