Costas Klimantos accepting auction bid
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Title
Costas Klimantos accepting auction bid
Subject
Tarpon Springs, Greek community, sponge industry, Sponge Exchange
Description
Auctioneer and former diver Costas Klimantos accepts a bid from potential buyer George Smitzes at the Sponge Exchange on June 19, 1978. After a sale, the captain or owner is reimbursed for food and boat expenses, then each member of the team receives a share proportional to their work. Most boats spend a week or two in port before commencing another trip.
Creator
Dan Fager
Source
Tampa Tribune
Date
June 19, 1978
Format
jpeg
Language
English
Type
photo
Files
![1546124[1].jpg](http://exhibits.lib.usf.edu/files/original/f7168fc7573180db1d7e4745aaeca1bf.jpg "1546124[1].jpg")
Citation
Dan Fager, “Costas Klimantos accepting auction bid,” USF Library Special & Digital Collections Exhibits, accessed February 17, 2019, http://exhibits.lib.usf.edu/items/show/2974.