Hello from West Palm Beach Florida

[crt261]

Hello to all (I Guess). It looks like i am a man of VERY few words.

 

[Scott L]

Welcome! Your connection to Frank's Dive Shop will be of interest to several of us locals who admire Frank's almost legendary history and contribution to the local dive industry. Seapro was a fine shop as well...

 

[Splitlip]

You betcha!

Open water with Frank and my first AOW with Mark at Seapro.

Welcome.

 

[Splitlip]

What years did you work for Frank and Seapro?

I'm going for points here.

Frank's boat was the Shark Killer. SeaPro's later boat was Kohler's Reef. I was with them on the little boat that predated the Reef.

 

[Splitlip]

Welcome! Your connection to Frank's Dive Shop will be of interest to several of us locals who admire Frank's almost legendary history and contribution to the local dive industry. Seapro was a fine shop as well...

Scott:

I'm gonna give Kudos to Frank for more than just local contributions.

When I was at Purdue in the 70's I picked up a SkinDiver magazine. They ran a story on Frank. His history with developing SCUBA was in line with JC's. But the other side of the world and a decade or so behind. Well before it was mainstream.

The mag credited Frank with the Palm Beach rifle, but more importantly they dubbed him the father of drift diving (techniques). Using a painted milk jug as surface marker.

 

[Scott L]

Scott:

I'm gonna give Kudos to Frank for more than just local contributions.

When I was at Purdue in the 70's I picked up a SkinDiver magazine. They ran a story on Frank. His history with developing SCUBA was in line with JC's. But the other side of the world and a decade or so behind. Well before it was mainstream.

The mag credited Frank with the Palm Beach rifle, but more importantly they dubbed him the father of drift diving (techniques). Using a painted milk jug as surface marker.

As I stated awile ago, I work with his nephew. I asked about Frank a few days ago and he indicated he has retired in WV...

 

[crt261]

I worked at Seaoro back in 1977 with Mark, his dad and Gretchen. My job was to fill tanks and stockroom lol. In 1978 I left Seapro and started my work with Frank. I worked at the shop and on the boat (shark killer). I worked with Steve Kight, JJ Hollus, Dorothy, Ray Griffin and Libby to name a few. I worked on the boat making weeklong trips to the Bahamas. At the time my Mother (Mooney) worked on the boat too. I also helped out Capt. Bart Collins dive mastering on his boat that was until 1982. In 82 i joined the NAVY,so needless to say I've been around a bit lol.
By the way on a sad note Kevin, Franks son, and Libby recently passed away. For those of you who were around back then you may remember me as 'Abe'

 

[Splitlip]

I remember Mr. Roman always bitching about somebody called Abe!

 

[Splitlip]

CRT:
Check out this link. The report was penned by Dan Vogel. A member here and someone who knows Frank.

DEEP DIVE