Archive for May, 2009
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First to Dive the Vandenberg
Posted on May 31, 2009 | No CommentsA spearfishing friend of ours who works for FWC was among the first to dive the Vandenberg, the day after the sinking. He took some amazing pictures, so here they are. The satellite dish did come loose in the sinking process, but not totally loose.... -
The Vandenberg is Down!
Posted on May 28, 2009 | 1 CommentWell, it’s over…the Vandenberg is sunk and today crews are out putting mooring balls on it and checking it. We saw a crew of Navy guys loading up one of the party fishing boats at Garrison Bight, which they must have chartered to take them... -
Warm Water is Here!
Posted on May 24, 2009 | No CommentsThe warm water here, and Key West snorkeling is really taking off. No longer do you need a wetsuit, the water is so warm. Just a stylish rashguard and shorts or bikini bottom will do…with lots of sunscreen on those uncovered parts! The water is... -
USS Vandenberg Artifical Reef
Posted on May 16, 2009 | No CommentsThis is big, really big. A 528 foot ship will be sunk south of the Cayman Wreck this month, to become the world’s second largest artificial reef. It’s the former troup transport ship from World War II, the USS Vandenberg. Everyone is excited, and here... -
Vandenberg Sink Date!
Posted on May 15, 2009 | No CommentsThe Vandenberg sink date is May 27. That’s a Wednesday, just four days before the June 1 deadline, or the start of hurricane season. We are so excited, and plan on going out to see it happen. We know that there will be a perimeter...
