Overview

• National Park Service archeologists have definitively identified the HMS Tyger, a British warship that sank in 1742, within Dry Tortugas National Park.
• The shipwreck, initially discovered in 1993, was confirmed through recent findings, including British cannons believed to have been jettisoned by the crew.
• The HMS Tyger's crew survived 66 days stranded on Garden Key, building fortifications and makeshift vessels in an attempt to escape.
• This identification adds protection under the Sunken Military Craft Act of 2004, safeguarding the wreck from unauthorized disturbance.
• The HMS Tyger's story, one of perseverance and survival, contributes to the rich historical narrative preserved by national parks.