Panama City in Bay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The SS Tarpon Anchor
sank c. 1937
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. The SS Tarpon Anchor Marker
Inscription.
The SS Tarpon Anchor. sank c. 1937. In September 1962, the divers of Southern Skin Divers Supply, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama (one of the oldest dive stores in the United States) recovered this anchor from the now famous shipwreck, the SS Tarpon. The recovery boat was the Amberjack, captained by Bob Kingry of the old Smith Yacht Basin Marina, and his mate Jimmy Carden. Bill Tant, known as "Cap'n Scuba" was in charge of the diving operation. These are the Birmingham divers on board at the time: Dave Abts, Bob Daniels, Sid Waldrop, Bob Tant, Martin Holloway, Gordon Rickles, Curley Waldrop, John Wengel, Dean Wilkerson, Frank Portera, Bill Worthy, Joe Gann, and Bill Tant.
In September 1962, the divers of Southern Skin Divers Supply, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama (one of the oldest dive stores in the United States) recovered this anchor from the now famous shipwreck, the SS Tarpon. The recovery boat was the Amberjack, captained by Bob Kingry of the old Smith Yacht Basin Marina, and his mate Jimmy Carden. Bill Tant, known as "Cap'n Scuba" was in charge of the diving operation. These are the Birmingham divers on board at the time: Dave Abts, Bob Daniels, Sid Waldrop, Bob Tant, Martin Holloway, Gordon Rickles, Curley Waldrop, John Wengel, Dean Wilkerson, Frank Portera, Bill Worthy, Joe Gann, & Bill Tant.
Erected by Historic St. Andrew’s Waterfront Partnership-Panama City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 30° 10.102′ N, 85° 42.149′ W. Marker is in Panama City, Florida, in Bay County. Marker is at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and West 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on Bayview Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3014 W 11th St, Panama City FL 32401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
