The document summarizes information about the USS Rankin, a ship that served from 1945 to 1977 and was later sunk to create an artificial reef off the coast of Martin County, Florida. It provides details on dive videos of the wreck taken in 2003 and 2005, and notes that the ship's designer, Charles Petzold, was present for the ship's sinking in 1988. It concludes by thanking veterans and stating that the USS Rankin now serves as a reef for Martin County.

1. November 1, 2008 Martin County, Florida WELCOMES and THANKS the MEN and WOMEN who served aboard the U.S.S. RANKIN 1945 - 1977

10. THE STUART SAILFISH CLUB THE RANKIN’S NEW HOME FOR THE HORN AND COMPASS

11. The Rankin, was designed by Charles B. Petzold Naval Architect who retired to Stuart in 1979. Charles was present for the deployment in 1988.

13. USS RANKIN

14. U.S.S. RANKIN 2003 DIVE VIDEO RANDY JORDAN Emerald Charters

16. USS Rankin Port Hull Mid-ship Intact

17. USS Rankin Stand Pipe Near Bow

18. USS Rankin Bow Overview

19. USS Rankin Snook School Near Stern

20. USS Rankin Stern & Ledges Overview

21. USS Rankin Stern Sea Floor Overview

22. USS Rankin Stern Gun Plan View

23. USS Rankin Stern Sea Floor Overview

26. U.S.S. RANKIN 2005 DIVE VIDEO KERRY DILLON Sea Rover Services

27. VIDEO – 7 MINUTES

40. U.S.S. RANKIN The U.S.S. RANKIN is now a beautiful reef serving Martin County far into the future. THANK YOU VETERANS!