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CAMM Welcomes Florida Maritime Museum as its Newest Member

Photo courtesy of Florida Maritime Museum
Photo courtesy of Florida Maritime Museum

At their last meeting, the Council of American Maritime Museum’s Board unanimously voted to approve the Florida Maritime Museum’s application for affiliate status. They are delighted to have this Gulf Coast institution included in CAMM’s membership.

According to their website, “the Florida Maritime Museum is sponsored by Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Courts, and is situated on almost 4 acres of land in the historic fishing village of Cortez. Cortez Villagers have survived hurricanes, economic depressions and threats to their livelihood from a reduction in fishing grounds and regulations on the fishing industry. The residents of this community are passionate about preserving the past and ensuring that current and future residents and visitors to Manatee County understand the significance of Cortez Village and the broader maritime history of the area.”

“Founded on the importance of this regional, commercial fishing industry, FMM tells a number of stories pertinent to all aspects of Florida’s maritime history. Exhibits include historic photographs, boat models, tools, instruments, and other historically significant material relevant to Florida’s maritime culture and history. The museum is also home to a research library that includes a variety of books, plans, logs, diaries, periodicals, letters, records and related archival material whose content is relevant to research concerning maritime subjects with special emphases on Florida’s Gulf Coast.”


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