Shipwrecks are common in this area of Florida where the Gulf Stream hugs the coast. Reefs and storms were two common perils that claimed ships over the last several centuries. Some sites are known, but others remain uncharted. By examining bathymetric maps of the sea floor, combined with historic and modern charts and data on characteristics of the bottom type (reef, pavement, etc.), patterns can be detected, and models created to predict where other sites may exist.
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