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Spiegel Grove Temporarily Closed
Posted Jul 13, 2005 @ 12:00 PM CDT by raf

The mooring buoys from the Spiegel Grove artificial reef were removed Tuesday and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary officials called for a voluntary closure of the wreck.  The closure of the site is a safety precaution while officials complete an assessment of the ship's stability and its general condition.   Mooring buoys will be re-installed once the assessment is completed and the wreck is determined to be safe.

In related news, divers have reported that another intentionally sunk ship -- the Adolphus Busch -- was also moved by Hurricane Dennis.  The ship has listed to starboard by 5 to 10 degrees, exposing the entire keel and the propeller.  Divers report that the ship's starboard bow anchor broke and the starboard stern anchor is very taut, indicating strong seas from the southeast.


 
 
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Posted by patpal, Jul-25-2005 @ 08:44 PM CDT
July 25 - Diving on the Spiegel Grove is back in full operation.
 
 
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