Upcoming Event: Search for the Lost French Fleet of 1565
Mark your calendars for lunch on
March 28th 2019 - 11:30 AM
Venue - To be announced
Speaker - Chuck Meide, Lead Marine Archaeologist,
Saint Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
In September 1565 a French fleet sailing toward Fort Caroline to save it from the Spanish, was blown southward by either a hurricane or nor'easter. Several ships were lost in the storm near Ponce Inlet, three others were later scuttled in a river. The beleaguered survivors marched northward but were met by Spanish soldiers led by Pedro Menendez.
Interested?
Come to lunch and hear the rest of the fascinating story about early First Coast maritime history.
More info to come.
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Upcoming Event: Search for the Lost French Fleet of 1565
Mark your calendars for lunch on
March 28th 2019 – 11:30 AM
Venue – To be announced
Speaker – Chuck Meide, Lead Marine Archaeologist,
Saint Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
In September 1565 a French fleet sailing toward Fort Caroline to save it from the Spanish, was blown southward by either a hurricane or nor’easter. Several ships were lost in the storm near Ponce Inlet, three others were later scuttled in a river. The beleaguered survivors marched northward but were met by Spanish soldiers led by Pedro Menendez.
Interested?
Come to lunch and hear the rest of the fascinating story about early First Coast maritime history.
More info to come.