Thompson Fish House, Turtle Cannery and Kraals
Thompson Fish House, Turtle Cannery and Kraals, Maritime heritage site on Margaret Street in Key West, United States.
The Thompson Fish House contains structures from 1918 that served as a turtle cannery with fenced holding pens in a sheltered bay.
The facility processed sea turtles for meat and shells during the early 1900s when Key West was a primary center for turtle canning production.
The building now houses exhibits from the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, showcasing the region's maritime traditions and economic development.
Visitors can explore the museum displays on Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM without admission charges.
The facility's kraals, specialized pens designed for keeping sea turtles before processing, represent a specific architectural feature of maritime industrial heritage.
Location: Key West
GPS coordinates: 24.56167,-81.80111
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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