Blog Posts

Mystery Corsair (Turtle Bay, Espiritu Santo — 120 FSW)

An unidentified WWII Corsair rests off Turtle Bay, Espiritu Santo — and figuring out whose it was turned into a real research rabbit hole. Eleven candidate aircraft, a missing propeller with no good explanation, and a mystery that’s still open.

Trip Report : Vanuatu / SS President Coolidge (Jun 2026)

A technical diver’s detailed trip report for the SS President Coolidge in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu — covering routing options, the Fiji Air baggage saga, Pacific Dive, accommodation, and three remarkable WWII dive sites.

PBM Mariner Wreck: Side-by-Side Photogrammetry Model Comparisons

The author revisits the PBM Mariner wreck off Point Loma to improve a previous photogrammetry model, dealing with minor equipment issues and poor surface conditions during the dive. The new model features enhanced color and detail, providing a more accurate visual document of the historically significant wreck for an upcoming book.

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