Shipwrecks of the Florida Keys - February 18th

Today we have two shipwrecks that, combined, brought in awards totaling $7,719. The first shipwreck that happened today was in 1839. The brigantine Tennfaute wrecked off of Boca Raton, 70 miles north of Cape Florida. The Tennfaute was carrying a cargo of cotton and cigars. Though the vessel was lost, the wreckers received $5,015 as the award for their services. The other shipwreck for today occured in 1860. The brigantine Tiger was carrying molasses from New Orleans to Baltimore. The Tiger wrecked on Eastern Sandbores and the vessel was lost. The wreckers, however, were awarded $2,704.