February 19th Wreck
| Other Names: Minesweeper | Date of Sinking: Unknown | |||
| Rig/Type: USN Minesweeper | Cause of Sinking: Unknown | |||
| Length: 136' | Breadth: 24.4' | Tons: | Cargo: Unknown | |
| Built: Unknown, possibly WWII era | Location: Off Long Beach | |||
| Hull Construction: Wood | Depth: 75-80' | Visibility: 10' | ||
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On February 19, 1978 the California Wreck Divers were out to dive on the February 14th wreck (aka Johanna Smith) on the Scuba Queen, with Pete Greenwood at the helm. A bump appeared on the fathometer, and down the divers went, thinking they were diving the Johanna Smith. To their surprise, the came across a unknown wood wreck, with portholes, ceramic cups with "USN" and signs of gray paint. Today, the identify of the wreck remains unknown. |
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