Navigational, Historical and Environmental Perspective of St. Augustine Waterways
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Navigational, Historical and Environmental Perspective of St. Augustine Waterways

   

Navigational, Historical and Environmental Perspective of St. Augustine Waterways1

Robert A. Swett and David A. Fann2

A navigational, historical and environmental perspective of St. Augustine waterways and vicinity uses natural-color aerial photographs, along with historic pictures and maps, to help visitors and residents enjoy and appreciate what they can see and access from recreational vessels. With a strong maritime emphasis, the maps and text present features from the history of America's oldest city; resources important to boaters and anglers, including marinas and boat ramps; the distribution of wildlife and natural resources; and sources of information and assistance. In addition, the guide offers suggestions for safe navigation and anchoring in area waters.

One side of the folded, 22- by 34-inch guide is a photomap, a mosaic of natural color aerial photographs taken in 2004. It shows navigational aides, locations and information about marinas catering to recreational vessels, boat ramps, and points of interest accessible by boat. An inset map displays characteristics of the river bottom in the municipal anchorage and offers details on the "Bahamian moor" anchoring system. Anchoring technique is important with the strong currents of the Matanzas River, which reverse with each change of the tide.

The other side features "A Brief Maritime History of St. Augustine," encapsulating the city's role as a port for cargo ships, fishing fleets, shipbuilders, yachts, and other vessels, large and small. The story is condensed from a larger work by John W. Morris, of the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP). Photos from the archives of the St. Augustine Historical Society provide intimate glimpses into some of this rich nautical history.

Footnotes

1. This publication was supported by the National Sea Grant College Program of the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Grant No. NA16RG-2195, in cooperation with the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of these organizations.

The accompanying .pdf file of this publication is a smaller-scaled version of the actual map, which measures 22 x 34 inches. Single copies of the full-sized map are available by contacting Florida Sea Grant, University of Florida, PO Box 110409, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0409, (352) 392-2801, www.flseagrant.org.

Originally published as SGEB 59, April 2005.

2. Robert A. Swett, Florida Sea Grant and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, PO Box 110400, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0400; rswett@ufl.edu.

David A. Fann, Florida Sea Grant, PO Box 110400, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0400; dafann@ufl.edu.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Larry Arrington, Dean.


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