Costas Klimantos accepting auction bid
Dublin Core
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
Collection
Citation
Dan Fager, “Costas Klimantos accepting auction bid,” USF Library Special & Digital Collections Exhibits, accessed December 14, 2019, http://exhibits.lib.usf.edu/items/show/2974.