College of Oceaneering Rally
May 7, 2005

The Rally held at the College of Oceaneering on May 7 brought out some of our favorite people including diving legend, Norma Hanson. Members who attended included Ken McElvain, Ben Briggs, John Hilliard, Jocko Robinson, Rocky Rockwell, Carol Gross, Bill Kurka, Charlie Orr, Kevin Monahan, Paul and Hiromi Thetreau, Mom Orr and Dorothy Barstad.

Our heartfelt "Thanks" to the College of Oceaneering for their continuing support in providing our group with a safe environment to dive the old heavy gear and vintage scuba - not to mention the great BBQ lunches they serve us at each event.

Our favorite "Lady" diver, Norma Hanson, autographs
old movie cards for Ben Briggs.
Norma was the monster in the 1956 movie "The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues"
Photo John Hilliard

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Left - "Wild" Bill Kurka diving the Desco Jack Browne
Right - Kevin Monahan takes his turn with the Jack Browne

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Left - Ben Briggs diving his "Aqua Bell"
Right - Rocky Rockwell diving vintage scuba with Kevin Monahan in the Desco Jack Browne. Carol Gross and John Hilliard with noses pressed to the glass watch from outside the tank.

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Jocko Robinson with some of his vintage scuba gear.
Right - Carol Gross and Rocky Rockwell with vintage scuba gear.
Photos by John Hilliard

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Diver Bill Kurka with tenders Jocko Robinson, Charlie Orr and Ken McElvain.
Photos by John Hilliard

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COO raffle winners are given the opportunity to try out the heavy gear.
Photos by John Hilliard

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Bill Kurka, Jocko Robinson and Rocky Rockwell with vintage scuba gear.
Photo by John Hilliard

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Right - Jocko Robinson in vintage scuba diving with Kevin Monahan in the Desco Jack Browne
Jocko diving his vintage scuba gear
Photos by John Hilliard

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Bill Kurka with the Desco Jack Browne.
Photo by John Hilliard

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