CaliforniaDivingNews
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Although it was all planned out, the actual process was a bit comical. Slated to be the second edition to the now famous "Wreck Alley" off San Diego, the Ruby E just refused to sink. It was figured with all the valves open she would succumb to the sea about mid-day and divers would be on her by late afternoon. But as the afternoon wore on and shadows lengthened, it was becoming obvious it was going to take more. Project coordinator Al Bruton, then a San Diego lifeguard, had pumps brought in to hasten the ship's fall to the bottom. I found out later ... Read More
