Logan, Fred Whiting
Fred Whiting Logan (February 1, 1925 - November 29, 2010) was an American underwater photographer, archaeologist, treasure hunter, and cinematographer. Fred was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and studied at Williams College before joining the Air Force to fight in World War II (1939 - 1945). In 1951, he relocated to Sarasota, Florida, where he lived for the rest of his life. Logan is known for pioneering work as an underwater photographer, directing underwater 16mm footage for the CBS program Odyssey. He also led underwater exploration times for Smithsonian excavations and Port Royale, Jamaica, and other sites throughout the Caribbean. He participated in the discovery and excavation of the Spanish treasure ship Capitana, El Rubi Seguno (1733) discovered near Plantation Key. He is known for a single map, a 1959 pictorial map of sunken treasure in Florida, the West Indies, and the Caribbean published in partnership with Jay Scott Pike (1924 - 2015).
Legend Meets Latitude - the myths and facts of sunken treasure.
Map of Sunken Treasure. History of Piracy and Spanish Gold Fleets Old Wreck Locations Recovered Treasure Salvate, Identification Florida and the Caribbean.
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A wonderful, richly-toned 1959 Jay Scott Pike and Fred Logan pictorial map of Florida, the Caribbean, and the West Indies, celebrating sunken treasure, pirate history, and underwater exploration. In general, although replete with stereotypical swashbuckling pirate imagery, the map challenges the romanticism of piracy and seeks to bridge the gap between fantasy and historical fact. The map is signed and dedicated to 'George and Jane' by both authors. Jay Scott Pike was a well-known and influential pulp comic artist known for his mastery of the female form. Fred Logan was a renowned underwater cinematographer and archeologist. (more details)