BANNING'S LANDING OPENING DAY
DIVE DEMONSTRATION AND DISPLAY

A dive demonstration and display of heavy gear diving equipment along with pictures of the early divers of the Los Angeles Harbor were presented by the CCED at the Opening Day Celebration for the Banning's Landing Cultural Center in Wilmington, California. Seventeen members took part in the day long event diving both classic scuba and heavy gear.

Many "THANKS" to the Friends of Banning's Landing and the Port of Los Angeles for inviting us to participate and to dive at one of the most historic spots in the Los Angeles Harbor.

Ed Clark

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Jim Pride gives the sign to "hang loose."

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Larry Howe mans the the old Mark V Two-Diver Compressor built by the DeVilbiss Company.

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Brothers Rick and Dale Eriksen help each other dress-in before diving.

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Charlie Orr comes up the ladder after diving his new Desco Kirby hat.

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Al Perez diving scuba gear, switched to using the old heavy gear.

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Left to right: Eric Simmel, Jocko Robinson, Brad Speer, Al Perez and Rick Eriksen

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Left: Jocko Robinson found "treasure" on the bottom in the form of old bottles thrown into the harbor during the past 60 years.

Right: Larry Howe takes his turn diving the Yokohoma.

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At the close of the day, the L.A. Fireboat docked to give guest a quick tour and then to the delight of the crowd, put on a spectular display of their water pumping capabilites.

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