Florida Boat Guy Episode 23: Exploring Egmont Key, Fort Dade, and Egmont Lighthouse

[@jacktyler7599]

One of the best videos so far, I think. Thanks for taking the time to video so much of it, Chris.

[@shawnmcalpine8767]

I appreciate you taking the time to show us all these interesting and historical places. Reprimand the boat for not staying put. Thanks.

[@floridaboatguy]

Thank you for watching! Yes was not planning on swimming to the boat but had to go with it haha

[@rubberberner]

I boat past Egmont all the time and never have made the time to explore it, but will stop out there sometime now. Thanks for sharing!

[@dadster52]

Egmont lighthouse was my first duty station out of basic training. I was stationed there from June 74- February 75 and now do volunteer work with Egmont Key Alliance.

[@floridaboatguy]

That’s fantastic! What a beautiful island with so much history. Thank you for commenting! I will be back next month to explore the island some more

[@bryanwren2232]

Coming to the Tampa area. Saw your Egmont video, really loved it. Do you do charters.

[@floridaboatguy]

Welcome to Tampa! Feel free to email at [e-mail] Have a great week and thanks for watching!

[@dools102]

What boat is that? How big is it?

[@floridaboatguy]

Adventure 208, about 21ft long

[@aeb6868]

If Ft Dade was built in 1898, how could it have been used in the Civil War (1861-1865). Or which Civil War? Do you mean the Spanish American War maybe?

[@floridaboatguy]

Hi there, yes I did miss-speak in the video! The fort was not yet built during the Civil War but the island itself was used by the union navy during the Civil War.

[@aeb6868]

No problem. I thought this was one of those FL rewrites on history (just kidding). Sorry if I came across harshly.