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10 Years Ago Today

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of my friend and original Real Eight member Lou Ullian. I first met Lou at his home in January 2005. After an hour of pleasant conversation about

May 16, 2020 No Comments

DATELINE: Cape Canaveral, Florida – A Testimonial on The Passing of John Jones

John Jones was a career officer in the Air Force, retiring with the rank of Major. A native of Atlanta, he was a West Point graduate and veteran jet pilot. Later in his career, he

December 15, 2017 No Comments

DATELINE: Delray Beach, Florida In Memoriam: Carl Ward

Recently we received word of the passing of Carl Ward on October 30, 2017. Fleet Society Director Ernie Richards, a lifetime friend, thought it appropriate that we acknowledge his passing by posting some biographical information

November 6, 2017 No Comments

In Memoriam – Stephen Shouppé

STEPHEN SHOUPPÉ 1 June 1948—5 November 2001 Captain Stephen Shouppé is probably best remembered by 1715 Fleet collectors for the wonderful artifacts and coins he salvaged from the Cannon Pile Wreck. His first major find

November 6, 2011 No Comments

In Memoriam – Demostenes Molinar

DEMOSTENES “MO”MOLINAR 15 June 1932—23 April 2011 Shipwreck Treasure Legend The shipwreck salvage community was devastated by the news on April 24th that our Dear Friend and Idol, Mo, had died suddenly, at home, the

November 6, 2011 3 Comments

In Memoriam – Delphine “Del” Long

DELPHINE “DEL” LONG d. 4 May 2011 at age 87 Del Long was one of those whom I call the “Gentlemen Divers”—the Real Eight Corporation. He was born in South Carolina but came to Florida

Category: In Memoriam

DATELINE: Cape Canaveral, Florida – A Testimonial on The Passing of John Jones

DATELINE: Delray Beach, Florida In Memoriam: Carl Ward

In Memoriam – Stephen Shouppé

In Memoriam – Demostenes Molinar

In Memoriam – Delphine “Del” Long

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