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  USS Curb  

The USS Curb was a 230-foot long salvage ship and tug that was sunk in 1983 as an artificial reef off the coast of Key West. She sits upright and intact in approximately 180 feet of water. These images were taken on my trip to Key West on 29 April 2000.

All Images ©Andrew Donn 1998-2003. All Rights Reserved.

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Winch: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Winch

Here is a close-up of the winch on the bow of the wreck.

Winch2: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Winch 2

Here you can see the working machinery of the winch.

Winch Wheel: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Winch Wheel

This is a close-up of the main drive wheel of the winch.

Hatch: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Hatch

This is a cargo hatch on the stern deck.

Diver: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Diver

Mike Barnett checking out the wreck.

Emerge: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Emerge

Joe emerging from the inside of the wreck.

Explore: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Explore

A diver explores the upper deck.

Deck: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Deck

This is a ladder leading from the upper deck to the working deck below.

Scooter: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Scooter

Someone borrowing my scooter zipping past. I shouldn't leave that thing sitting around when I shoot video.

Scooter2: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Scooter 2

Off it goes.

Bollard: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Bollard

The main Bollards on the stern deck.

Joe: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Joe

Joe scooters past for a photo-op.

Rudder: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Rudder

This is a view of the underside of the wreck and the STBD rudder.

Diver: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Diver

A diver from the trip checks out the stern deck.

Lines: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Lines

Lines hang down over the equipment on the stern.

Barney: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Barney

Barney swims by close to the end of the dive.

Equipment: Click on Image to Enlarge.

Equipment

Fishing lines drape over the wreck.

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