DIVE INTO HISTORY - OCTOBER 21, 2000

PT. LOBO - CARMEL, CALIFORNIA

Sponsored by Bob Kirby, Scrap Lundy, the HDSUSA and the California State Reserve at Pt. Lobo
Afternnon speakers were Mike Smith, M.D. - "Guadacanal - One of WWII's Most Critical Battles"
and Scrap Lundy - "The Unknown Heros of Cannery Row"
Mike Smith was the first diver for the day, followed by Gene Webb and Carolyn Parnell. The day was blustery and cool; the water choppy and cold which shortened the days diving activities.

Gene Webb is dressed in by Bob Kirby and Skip Dunham

Gene is lead down the ramp ready for his dive in Bob Kirby's abalone gear.

Scrap Lundy and Bob Kirby dress in Carolyn Parnell, wife of Ace Parnell.

Carolyn is escorted down the ramp by two scuba divers

Ace Parnell and Mrs. Kirby man the air pump as Bob Kirby stands by.

Bob Kirby's hand operated air pump and the abalone gear.

The Whalers Museum offers a look back at the days this when this was a working whalers station. Old abalone dive gear is on display along with many other interesting artifacts

(1) Bill "Duke" Drake and wife, Rhonda, with "Mom" Orr wait for lunch to be served. (2) Lunch is on the barbeque!

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