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Regina became Florida's 10th Shipwreck Preserve on
April 30th 2005.
A local group, Friends of Regina has assisted the State Bureau of
Archaeological research in documenting and protecting the wreck.
Several thousand
pounds of cement were formed into this monument and placed at the wreck site
by Casey Knope, Gary Humpryes and Sea Tow.
Spadefish on the Regina
Stone Crab on the Regina
Goliath Grouper or Jewfish on the Regina
Stem (bow)
Bow from starboard side
Stern section
Stern
Sheepshead and angle iron
John
Chappie, the Mayor of Bradenton Beach kicking off the Dedication at the
Beach House restaurant.
Representatives
from Florida's Bureau of Archaeological Research
were instrumental at every step in the process of setting up the preserve ,
including this formal dedication ceremony. Left to right: Della
Ireton, Dr. Roger Smith, Jenifer McKinnon.
Peter
Athas of Seatrek divers is currently the President of Friends of Regina.
Pete started the process of getting the wreck site named as a preserve
several years ago and here is shown thanking all the volunteers for their
assistance.
This bronze plaque will be placed on the concrete monument and mark the Preserve.
