Just like DeLoache's diving guide to underwater Florida said about the
USS Rankin "What a Dive". I dove this 459-foot amphibious assault ship
this week out of the Jupiter Dive Center. Randy set the dive up after I asked
him about it. We got blown out twice but were finally able to get to her
on the 19th. I took 120 photos and put the better ones on my web site
"Divertom.net" if anyone cares to look. This is a pretty big ship and the
marine life is amazing. The goliath grouper let you get real close and the
bait fish balls are tremendous. There were a large school of trevaly jacks
that encirled you on the way up. A few big nurse sharks and a few scorpion
fish also. What more can I say but if you get the chance don't miss this
one.
Diver Tom
