Travel Fort Jefferson

Fort Jefferson · 09:45 AM

The first is one of the first glimpses you get of the fort as you approach by sea. It is most famous for imprisoning Dr. Mudd after the assassination of President Lincoln. Most visitors come now to snorkel or lounge on the beach. Access is by boat or float plane.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-04-2013, 10:02 AM

Interesting shots, it still looks in good order of repair considering it appears to unused.

slowpez · 04-04-2013, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Interesting shots, it still looks in good order of repair considering it appears to unused.

Looks can be deceiving in this case. Lots of loose and falling bricks. Still an interesting place to visit.

**Bob Harris** · 04-04-2013, 11:36 AM

I'll bet that was interesting to view and read of the history. I love those old canons with the ornate work on them. Beautiful water approaching the fort Susan.

daacon · 04-04-2013, 11:43 AM

Wow that looks like a great place to visit. The water is soooo blue. Any famous escapes from there ? Are these Shark infested waters ?

charliezap · 04-04-2013, 12:33 PM

I've heard of that place.Thanks for the great look.--charliezap

bluestringer · 04-04-2013, 01:49 PM

Very interesting place. NIce captures, and that blue water is awesome. TFS.

slowpez · 04-04-2013, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

I'll bet that was interesting to view and read of the history. I love those old canons with the ornate work on them. Beautiful water approaching the fort Susan.

I don't think those cannons were ever used Bob. I seem to recall that the fort was never used as a fort, just a prison.

Originally posted by daacon

Wow that looks like a great place to visit. The water is soooo blue. Any famous escapes from there ? Are these Shark infested waters ?

It's the gulf Dave. I assume all God's ocean creatures are around. The boat to the island takes off from Key West so that should give you some idea of the terrain.

Originally posted by charliezap

I've heard of that place.Thanks for the great look.--charliezap

You are most welcome Charlie.

Originally posted by bluestringer

Very interesting place. NIce captures, and that blue water is awesome. TFS.

Thanks so much for having a look. I appreciate it.

**Cee Cee** · 04-05-2013, 05:05 AM

enjoyable series, nice shap pics, it looks an interesting place TFS, cheers

**Sailor** · 04-05-2013, 05:57 AM

Some great architectural photos, Susan. I've always wanted to visit that place, but it's a long sail from Kemah, TX.

Jer

slowpez · 04-05-2013, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by Cee Cee

enjoyable series, nice shap pics, it looks an interesting place TFS, cheers

Originally posted by Sailor

Some great architectural photos, Susan. I've always wanted to visit that place, but it's a long sail from Kemah, TX.

Jer

Thanks Cee Cee and Jer. Appreciate your having a look. My husband love forts and drags to me one every chance he gets. If this one hadn't been on an island I would have stayed home

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Interesting shots, it still looks in good order of repair considering it appears to unused.

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown Interesting shots, it still looks in good order of repair considering it appears to unused. Looks can be deceiving in this case. Lots of loose and falling bricks. Still an interesting place to visit.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	I'll bet that was interesting to view and read of the history. I love those old canons with the ornate work on them. Beautiful water approaching the fort Susan.

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Wow that looks like a great place to visit. The water is soooo blue. Any famous escapes from there ? Are these Shark infested waters ?

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charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	I've heard of that place.Thanks for the great look.--charliezap

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bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Very interesting place. NIce captures, and that blue water is awesome. TFS.

04-04-2013, 03:16 PM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris I'll bet that was interesting to view and read of the history. I love those old canons with the ornate work on them. Beautiful water approaching the fort Susan. I don't think those cannons were ever used Bob. I seem to recall that the fort was never used as a fort, just a prison. Originally posted by daacon Wow that looks like a great place to visit. The water is soooo blue. Any famous escapes from there ? Are these Shark infested waters ? It's the gulf Dave. I assume all God's ocean creatures are around. The boat to the island takes off from Key West so that should give you some idea of the terrain. Originally posted by charliezap I've heard of that place.Thanks for the great look.--charliezap You are most welcome Charlie. Originally posted by bluestringer Very interesting place. NIce captures, and that blue water is awesome. TFS. Thanks so much for having a look. I appreciate it.

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Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	enjoyable series, nice shap pics, it looks an interesting place TFS, cheers

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Some great architectural photos, Susan. I've always wanted to visit that place, but it's a long sail from Kemah, TX. Jer

04-05-2013, 08:07 AM	#11
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cee Cee enjoyable series, nice shap pics, it looks an interesting place TFS, cheers Originally posted by Sailor Some great architectural photos, Susan. I've always wanted to visit that place, but it's a long sail from Kemah, TX. Jer Thanks Cee Cee and Jer. Appreciate your having a look. My husband love forts and drags to me one every chance he gets. If this one hadn't been on an island I would have stayed home .