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23 June 2014, 01:01 PM
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Tale of a Sunken Sub part 2. Its risen!!!!!
My divers called it quits last week because they were called off shore but I continued free diving every chance I had after work and all weekend with my metal detector. I moved my search a little more in the center of the river which increased the depth to about 10ft but that is exactly where I found it on the bottom of the river. When I first felt it i gasped and probably swallowed a gallon of the merky water. I just about drowned just trying to swim back to the boat. I climbed on the boat and cleaned the sand off the watch with my water bottle and after 16 days under water my sub still looks brand new. Im on cloud nine and here is a pic I took on my way back home. Mission accomplished.
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23 June 2014, 01:03 PM
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Awesome! Only downside is TRF is here to stay for you... You are not free. Heh heh.
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23 June 2014, 01:03 PM
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What a story, congrats on getting that baby back!
dP
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23 June 2014, 01:05 PM
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I'm truly happy for you. Your hard work and don't give up attitude paid off and made it all worth while. You must be walking on air over it. Sincerest congrats and I hope you have many happy and healthy years of enjoyment. 
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23 June 2014, 01:06 PM
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Huge congrats and shows keeping the faith when things appear dark prevails! Way to go!
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23 June 2014, 01:07 PM
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Congrats!!! So stoked for you!
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23 June 2014, 01:07 PM
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Very big congrats on not giving up and finding it my friend
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23 June 2014, 01:10 PM
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Excellent...well done for not giving up. That's great news.
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23 June 2014, 01:10 PM
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I had a feeling you'd find it! Congrats, that is the greatest news I've heard all day! And as a fellow 14060 owner, it makes me especially happy.
That watch will always be special to you now...and you have a great story to tell. |
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23 June 2014, 01:11 PM
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Congratulations on keeping the faith!
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23 June 2014, 01:11 PM
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Excelllllllllent. I had a feeling this would have a good outcome as you didn't strike me as the type who would give up. Well done! A long life to you both.
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23 June 2014, 01:12 PM
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Unbelievable!! Glad you found it man. I'm also impressed that you didn't give up; those who don't give up shall get results. Well done and congrats!
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23 June 2014, 01:16 PM
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That's one hell of a story with a great ending. Congrats on finding it.
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23 June 2014, 01:23 PM
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23 June 2014, 01:23 PM
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Wow...now that piece have a story to tell...
Awesome! Congrats! I am truly happy for you...! |
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23 June 2014, 01:26 PM
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Congrats! You will love it all the much more now and forever!
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23 June 2014, 01:26 PM
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Real Name: George
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Congratulations on finding your Sub, great story!
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23 June 2014, 01:28 PM
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Real Name: Gray
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That is incredible. Congrats! I read the original thread and was hoping for a happy ending. NOW GO GET IT INSURED!
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23 June 2014, 01:29 PM
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Wow. Truly awesome. You got your baby back!
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23 June 2014, 01:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Wow. What a story. That's awesome.
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23 June 2014, 01:32 PM
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Great outcome, and what a story to tell, for years to come!
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23 June 2014, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SK Canada
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Perseverance paid off!! Good job getting it back
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23 June 2014, 01:38 PM
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Congrats! Good for you for not giving up. Great story!
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23 June 2014, 01:38 PM
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Real Name: Michael
Location: SF Bay Area
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Congrats!!! Amazing story!
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23 June 2014, 01:39 PM
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What a great story and congratulations on finding her. Now you can have a good nights rest.
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23 June 2014, 01:39 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
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What a great ending to an amazing story! Congrats and wear in the best of health.
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23 June 2014, 01:40 PM
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CONCRATS!!!!
I'm so glad you found it. Thank god you didn't stop trying.
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23 June 2014, 01:40 PM
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Real Name: Larry
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Damn that's amazing!
You deserve serious props for continuing to search and not giving up.
That watch and you have a Bond For Life! I guess you will never flip that one. 
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23 June 2014, 01:42 PM
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So glad you found it!! I was keeping my fingers crossed for you!
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23 June 2014, 01:44 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Excellent
So glad you found it
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