Western Union, Museum ship at Key West Historic Seaport, United States
The Western Union schooner stands 130 feet long with two masts, constructed from Cayman mahogany frame and Florida yellow pine planking at the Key West port.
From 1939 to 1974, this vessel laid over 30,000 miles of undersea telegraph cables, connecting Florida cities with Caribbean islands and South America.
The vessel represents Florida maritime heritage as the last surviving working tall ship built in the state and functions as the official flagship.
The Western Union schooner, located at 201 William Street, requires extensive restoration work before resuming public sailing operations at the Historic Seaport.
Each wooden plank and beam of this vessel tells the story of communication development in the Caribbean, from telegraph cables to modern telecommunications.
Location: Key West
GPS coordinates: 24.55833,-81.80750
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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