Thanks  to  all of  the  members,  and  particularly Dave  Kaplan, who  have put in so much time and effort in  pouring  and  finishing the  cannons to be used in the trail.  Each cannon takes several hours of hard  work in the  heat and sun .   We are very lucky to have so many  dedicated  members  who have volunteered their time on this project.  Thanks also to CSR Rinker who has  donated the concrete for the cannons.

       THE FORT LAUDERDALE
      MARITIME MUSEUM, INC.

A  group   headed  by  former  mayor,  Robert O. Cox  has made a proposal to the City of Ft. Lauderdale to convert the old Post Office Building on  Southwest   Second   Street  into  a  Maritime Museum.   The purpose of the  museum would be to record, preserve and exhibit the marine heritage of   Fort   Lauderdale,  to  identify  and  define  its significance  to the City’s  development and to it’s future as represented, by its  pleasure, commercial and    military    maritime   history.     To   provide educational   facilities  for  children  and  adults  in marine  related  fields,  to complement the existing programs  offered  by  the  Discovery  Center and the  Fort  Lauderdale  Historical  Society,  and  to enhance,      complement      and     facilitate     Ft. Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Program.  

Mr. Cox has indicated an interest in making space available in the museum to MAC for the display of some  of  our  artifacts.   MAC  member  Richard Kato spoke in support

 of  the  project  at a  recent  city  council  meeting and  the  mayor  and  city  council   seemed  quite interested in the coin he  presented as an  example of some of the  artifacts we could  make  available for display.   Ray McAlister also attended.   We’ll keep you informed of the progress of this project.

       PALM BEACH PROPOSES
           SNORKEL TRAIL ON
               PEANUT ISLAND

Looks like MAC  members could be  putting their efforts into another snorkel trail in the near future.  Major   renovations  are  being   made  to  Peanut Island  which  will  include  a lagoon,  parking  for boats, and other recreational facilities.   MAC has been  approached to help with the construction of a snorkel trail in the lagoon area.

                    OCEAN FEST 2001
                   May 18th, 19th, 20th
                    
Ocean     Fest     2001     will     take     place    in Lauderdale-by-the Sea at El Prado Square on the Atlantic  Ocean.   Highlights  include a night beach dive  &  party,  seminars,  fashion  show,  seafood festival,  treasure hunt, underwater  photo contest, dive trade show and coast guard demo.   See you there!

A Special  Thanks to Richard  Kato for  providing these great photos !!
 
 
 
 

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