The USS Wilkes Barre CL-103

Retired Vice Admiral Jerry H. King helps us on one of our many Memorial Day weekend trips out to Key West Florida to dive the sister ship of one that he had served on in WWII. The USS Wilkes Barre sits in 265' of shark infested waters. We've been able to explore much of her, inside and out.

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[pinchibuso]

My apologize Phil. Just noticed your comment. Temp varies between low 50's to mid 70's at depth. It depends on the currents. Surface is in the low 80's.

[OldTimeTunes]

She was a great ship -- four battle stars. My father served on her as a gunner's mate. I've transcribed his and one of his shipmate's diaries. Will likely create a website one of these days for the diary and copies of other things he has. Still adding pics and annotations.

[ferlenarab]

The bell and anchor from this ship is at the Luzerne County courthouse in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

[AlcatrazT2]

This is an amazing video. Thank you so much.

[AndyMcArren1356]

There is a USS Wilkes that served at World War 2 and as a flagship with the Pollux and the Truxton, The Wilkes ran aground but was able to reverse engine to get off the reef while Truxton and Pollux suffered their end.

[pacificcoast101]

Awesome video Johnny. What's the temp at the bottom there? It must get pretty sticky at the surface in a drysuit that time of year in Florida.

[achey1]

kewl j!!

[wreals]

I love this wreck dive