Diving on the SS President Coolidge July 09

[starwarsfandude]

I was on the ship when it sank. I'll tell you the final moments: She rolled on her side, and while we boated away, we saw her go down, stern first, beneath the waves. It was sad to see her go down.

[YankeeMistress]

Thanks for posting, my grandfather and great-uncle were both on that ship when it sank.

[Testa00]

Appreciate the comment. Adds a unique touch to the page. Ta.

[19kimo61]

@YankeeMistress

Hey there, My Dad served on this ship as well...sure there were 5300 troops, but still...

Be well

[Testa00]

@19kimo61

With apparently only one fatality during the incident. Quite amazing.

[lionshield1]

Nice dive. What is the depth wreck?

[Testa00]

Hi. Thanks. The vessel is on it's side and points up-slope. Shallowest is the bow at about 25m with the stern around 65m.