Tag: Aug 1960

Jim Martenhoff supports sinking Miami River derelict ships for artificial reefs. (30 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 4, Section: D

Skin diver Rex Cole drowns near the Ragged Keys. (29 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: C

The “Fun in Florida” section is dedicated to skin diving. [Photos] Key Largo Coral Reef Preserve is established. (28 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: N/A, Section: N/A

The Metro Commission reappraises Rovin’s canal plans. (28 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: B

Sol Rovin stops canal digging on the safe side of the salt intrusion line. (25 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: B

The McKee vs. Watkins rights to the 1733 Spanish galleon El Capitan court case is detailed. (24 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 2, Section: B

Tim Watkins arrives in Miami with a ship load of artifacts recovered from the Spanish galleon sunk off Tavernier. [Photos] Art McKee files legal action against Watkins in Miami. (23 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: B

Civic groups organize to stop Sol Rovin from digging a canal through the middle of Matheson Hammock. (23 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 13, Section: A

Bulkhead lines for Key Biscayne and Fisher Island are finalized. (17 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 5, Section: A

Outraged Old Cutler Road homeowners call Sol Rovin’s permit to dig a canal through Matheson Hammock “scandalous” and “unlawful.” [Map] (16 Aug 1960)

Newspapers: Miami Morning News or The Miami Herald

Page: 1, Section: B