Image Number

• AM0070

Year

• 1942

Series Title

• General: Art McKee collection
• Specific: Art McKee Collection Series N2005-8

General 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.
• Accompanying note: "Manuel Arsura [left] was Art's tender the day his helmet almost came off. Manuel likely saved Art's life by being alert & noticing the sudden burst of air to the surface."
• "22' water when helmet came off - pin came out."

Physical Description

• 1 photonegative - b&w - 4 x 5 in.

Subject Term

• Divers
• Diving suits
• Deep diving--Equipment and supplies
• Underwater breathing apparatus
• Men--Florida--Monroe County--Moser Channel

Geographic Term

• Moser Channel (Fla.)
• Monroe County (Fla.)

Personal Subject

• McKee, Art, 1910-1980.
• Arsura, Manuel.

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