On June 23, 2018, the sinking of the 'Lady Philomena' and 'Everglades' took place nine miles east of Volusia county in the Atlantic Ocean after waiting for months for fair seas
On June 23, 2018, the sinking of the 'Lady Philomena' and 'Everglades' took place nine miles east of Volusia county in the Atlantic Ocean after waiting for months for fair seas. More than 70 boatloads of people turned out to watch the ships become the latest additions to Volusia County’s artificial reef system. After nearly two hours of seawater being pumped into the hold, the 'Lady Philomena' began to list to starboard side. Once the ocean water began to flow in through large holes cut into the side, the ship began to list still more. Then, within just a few minutes, the vessel righted itself and sank perfectly straight up at 11 a.m. The 'Everglades' followed minutes later, in a little more dramatic fashion. The tug’s stern sank first, falling straight toward the bottom, landing in a vertical position with the bow sticking straight out of the water. Then the bow splashed backward and disappeared, sending a rush of bubbles to the surface. The vesels sank to the bottom in about 70 feet of water on the county’s reef site 12 in pos. 29°11.587'N, 80°46.129'W. Cheers and applause and horn blowing heralded the sinking of each ship. Reports with photos and video: www.news-journalo... https://www.youtube.com/w...
