2000 SS Carolina Photos IV

All images on this page © 2000 by Christina Young.

The SS Carolina was a 380 foot long passenger liner sunk in WWI by the U-151 on "Black Sunday", June 2, 1918, along with five other ships, including the freighter Texel and collier Winneconne.  The wreck was discovered and dived in 1995 after extensive research by John Chatterton and John Yurga.  The Carolina lies in 250 feet of water approximately 65 miles east of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

For additional information on the background about the SS Carolina, please consult the SS Carolina Virtual Museum and the Seeker's Carolina page.

The following pictures (all images from video) are from the voyage of the Seeker to the SS Carolina, Sunday, June 25, 2000 (continued from page III).

	The safe is finally hauled aboard.
The large safe on the deck of the Seeker.  We are anxious to see what's inside, but wait until John and Gary are back on board.
	Gary Gentile returns from a safe recovery. ;-)  (And pulling the hook).
Inspired, John Chatterton climbs back on board.
	Bill Cleary easily breaks open the safe with the Enrique Safe Bustertm hammer and chisel set [get yours today! ;-)].
There are wooden drawers and compartments in the safe.
	A gold bracelet comes out first.
A necklace of large gold beads comes out.
	Some wallets and small purses come out.  All paper and paper money has been long dissolved in the harsh environment.
A handful of gold jewelry.
	Diamond rings.
Another diamond ring, still in the case.
	Next, gold coins start coming out!

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