USS Lagarto – The Lost Submarine Is Found

by Chris on March 7, 2008

The World War II submarine USS Lagarto had gone missing in action until it was found by two British deep sea divers in the Gulf of Thailand. Ayesha Cantrell dived the wreck with them and described this important act of remembrance for Diver magazine

Back in October my friend Ayesha Cantrell, a technical diving instructor who lives in Thailand, shared her first impressions of diving on the USS Lagarto. UK dive magazine Diver have subsequently published Ayesha's superbly written account of the USS Lagarto's history, its rediscovery by TechThailand deep divers Jamie Macleod and Stewart Oehl, and one of their research dives to the Lagarto itself. You can read Ayesha's article online in full.



Related Articles:

Book Thailand Diving Trips Online:
Similan Islands Liveaboard - 4 Days / 4 Nights - $600 US all inclusive
Similans and Southern Thailand - 5 Day / 4 Day / 2 Day Trips, Great Prices

Buy scuba and travel insurance online in one easy policy with WorldNomads - diving to 40 metres is covered. As recommended by Lonely Planet

Buy Used Scuba Diving Equipment On Ebay - View Current Items On Offer:

{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }

Michael Latta March 23, 2008 at 9:23 pm

The Captain of the Lagarto, Cmr Frank D> Latta, was a relative of mine. I grew up hearing about his loss at sea. I am glad to see they found his boat.

Leave a Comment