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Listen: The Assorted Selections ProgramArt McKee working at the San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve near Plantation Key.
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Accompanying note: "McKee joins together two sections of large pipe through which material is raised by air lift to basket. He wears watch to check time so he will not stay down after safety period for his air supply, as he would be too far from the boat when air gives out. Ballast stones of the San Pedro lie in background."
Biographical Note
Arthur McKee Jr., known as Art "Silver Bar" McKee, was a noted Florida treasure diver for many years and is often referred to as "the father of modern treasure diving." Sometimes called "The Treasure Hunter's Treasure Hunter," McKee pioneered salvage work on historic shipwrecks in the days before scuba diving became popular.
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