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"Lost Underwater History Uncovered off Florida Coast"
archeology2 years ago

"Lost Underwater History Uncovered off Florida Coast"

Divers have discovered the remains of a 19th century hospital and cemetery on a submerged island near Key West, Florida. The hospital served as a quarantine and cemetery for yellow fever patients between 1890 and 1900. The cemetery is believed to contain the remains of dozens of people, mostly U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Jefferson. The discovery highlights the untold stories in Dry Tortugas National Park and the impacts of climate change on resources in the area.