Port Canaveral Live Cam

Port Canaveral is a deep-water port located in Brevard County, Florida, USA. The port is situated on the east coast of Florida and is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. It has a rich history dating back to the 16th century, when Spanish explorers first arrived in the area.

The name "Canaveral" is derived from the Spanish word "Cañaveral," which means "place of reeds." The area was once covered with thickets of reeds, which served as a natural barrier to ships entering the port. In the early days, Port Canaveral was primarily used for commercial fishing and shipping, as well as for military operations.

During World War II, the U.S. government acquired the land surrounding the port and built a military base to protect the area from potential attacks. The base was used as a training facility for soldiers and also housed a prisoner of war camp.

After the war, the port was returned to civilian use and became a popular spot for recreational fishing and boating. In the 1950s, plans were made to develop the port into a major commercial port to support the growing space industry in the area.