Photogrammetry model of a deep TBM Avenger that crashed in 1952. Bureau Number is 53439.
Revisiting the TBM Avenger: A Deep-Wreck Photogrammetry Project
Author: Brett Eldridge
Avid rEvo rebreather diver.
Exploring the F-4 Phantom Wreck in San Diego
Photogrammetry model of the F-4 Phantom wreck off Torrey Pines at 150 fsw, built from about 600 photos on a day with good visibility. Includes dive video, a blueprint overlay and a live 3D model.
Photogrammetry in Wreck Diving: Insights from the F4D Skyray
A return dive to the F4D Skyray wreck at just over 200 feet to build a better photogrammetry model. Poor visibility left gaps in the result, and the post compares the new model with the original from 2021.
55th Annual California Wreck Divers Banquet (May 16 2026)
I will be presenting the keynote at the 55th Annual California Wreck Divers Banquet on 16 May 2026 at Dive 'N Surf in Redondo Beach. I presented two years ago and it was a lot of fun and camaraderie. The topic this year will be "Southern California Tales of Mystery & Aviation" which will cover [...]
Georgia (Redondo Beach, California — 135 fsw)
There has been plenty published about the Georgia fishing boat (which was originally mis-identified as the Retriever). For background, I would recommend reading the California Wreck Divers web page on the Georgia / Retriever. I had gone with Ray & Kyaa at Sundiver back up to the F4D Skyray in Santa Monica Bay to work [...]
Coronado Islands: The Mystery of the Sunken Wreck
Intro Tyler and I had been planning a trip to the Coronado Island with Lora at Marissa Charters for a very long time. It was deferred at least 2-3 times due to weather, unplanned trips, etc. We finally got down there in early February 2026. Tyler had a friend who had seen an airplane wreck [...]
Announcement: Long Beach Scuba Show Presentation
I have been included in the speaker line-up at the Long Beach Scuba Show. Details of my presentation date/time and some information are: Sunday, May 31 11:30am - 12:15pm My presentation will be about some of the Southern California airplane wreck mysteries that we recently uncovered (mistaken wreck identities!) while writing my upcoming book. I [...]
From Italy to Aviation: The Colapietro Journey
Research for the Skyray chapter of “Aviation Wrecks of Southern California.” The story of Pete Colapietro, the test pilot who survived bailing out of an F4D at 650 mph, and his family’s path from Italy to Windsor Locks, Connecticut, with family photos shared by his nephew.
The Mystery of the Purple Heart: Stephen Endres’ Journey
The author is focused on researching the Aviation Wrecks of Southern California, specifically detailing the military history of Stephen Endres, a Purple Heart recipient from WW II. Despite challenges in contacting his relatives, significant information about his service and injuries has been uncovered, emphasizing his heroic contributions in combat.
Diving the Solana Beach P-38 Wreck: Enhanced 3D Modeling Techniques
In 2022, a P-38 wreck was discovered off Solana Beach, leading to initial photogrammetry modeling. As skills improved, a recent dive on January 22 aimed to enhance the quality of the model for the book "Aviation Wrecks of Southern California." Despite complications, a clearer, more accurate representation was successfully created.
