The Dry Tortugas are a cluster of seven islands almost 70 miles west of Key West. They are composed of coral reefs and sand. and are known for it's famous bird and marine life. There are also legends of pirates, sunken gold, and a military past.
In 1513 the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon discovered the Dry Tortugas. He named them Dry because none of the islands have fresh water. He added Tortugas to the name because he saw an abundance of turtles on the island.
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