Listen "Preserving history while making it! The Deepwater Diving Monument Project with Don Barthelmess and Leslie Leaney"
Episode Synopsis
We are so honored that Don Barthelmess and Leslie Leaney chose to come on our show and share the story behind the Deepwater Diving Monument. This project is to be placed in Santa Barbara, California, a city rich in diving and maritime history. This beautiful statue stands in honor of the pioneers worldwide in the diving industry. We also learn a little bit about Don Barthelmess' dive career and his record breaking dives. Leslie also tells us about how he came to start the Historical Dive Society in Santa Barbara. A packed episode with lots of great diving stories and rich in history. Please support this monument project and buy a bronze statuette at https://www.deepwaterdivingmonument.com/ Own a piece of diving history!
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