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Deep Sea Diver’s Narrow Escape From Conqueror Wreck
A veteran diver recalls nearly perishing while exploring the wreck of the Conqueror off the Connecticut shore. Entangled rigging, lost signaling rope, and an absent surface signal left him to endure terror as two hundred sailors lay beyond the cabin door. Rescued by fellow diver Lot, who plunged to save him with weights and a rubber mouthpiece, the tale ends with gratitude and a close call that tested nerve, courage, and seamanship.
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Connecticut
Mediterranean
Nettie
Lot
Conqueror
Thad
Old Lott
Jaky Watts
Benny Richards
Washington
Watts
Jaky
Mr. Watts
Benny
Dll
Richards
Jake
Mrs. Richards
Jaky’s Disgust. the Matter Was Thoroughly Explained, and Mrs. Watts