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H2Andy

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from a ScubaBoard trip, in April.

the reef is only 25-30 feet here, and waves were 6-8 feet
(the Captain didn't want to take us). We had the "Maytag"
effect, and the water was full of small particles, so
taking pics without an external strobe was a challenge, to
say the least... these are the better ones:


1. A view of the Benwood. This ship collided with another
merchant in 1942, running without lights to avoid U-Boats.
A brief history here

2. Close up of the metal hull. it's all covered with life now

3. A small barracuda hangs out

4. This blue sponge caught my eye. the color was amazing

5. one of the zillion yellowtail snappers near the wreck
 
Nicely done H2Andy... That is one of my favorite shallow wrecks, I enjoyed the story and the dive.
 
Very nice!
 
Nice pictures andy! Who else went diving with ya?
I got pretty close up to a barracuda the other day....some teeth!
 
Thanks for showing us, Andy! That's one of my favorite night dives.
 
Thanks for the pictures. The Benwood is one of my favorite dives.
 
thanks all for the kind words!

lisa, Scuba_Jenny was my buddy, but on that same boat we had GrierHPharmD, Marvel, Waterbaby and her husband, and some others (darned memory), with BigSage, CAPT HOOK, Scubaguy62, and Scubababe staying on shore, since the tough ride didn't
appeal to them and/or injuries (Scubaguy62 had nearly cut
off his thumb).
 
Andy good pics considering the conditions. That first pic shows the soft corals bent over, and I was actually surprised that the vis was as good as it was considering the wave action above us.
 
thanks!

you should share the pic you took of me topside that day :wink:
 
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