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RBJ (R. B. JOHNSON) aka Corey N. Chris wrecks
Pompano, FL
Entry Type: Boat
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Winter: 66-70°F/19-21°C
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RBJ (R. B. JOHNSON) aka Corey N. Chris wrecks is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located in Pompano, FL.
On May 18, 1986, the 130¹ U.S. Army dredge Corey N. Chris was sunk as an artificial reef as part of the Broward County artificial reef program. Later, on May 15, 1988, the Ronald B. Johnson, a 226¹ freighter, was to be sunk in close proximity to this vessel. At the time of the scuttle there were strong currents and things did not go as planned.
![](http://www.dixiediver.com/images/RBJ.jpg)
As it turned out, the Ronald B. Johnson landed right on top of the Corey N. Chris and at a 90 degree orientation. As far as divers are concerned, the general consensus is that things went better than planned. These two wrecks make a spectacular site as the diver descends and the two ships come into view. See picture, sketch drawn in 1993 by Captain Jim Mims . Warning Trimix rated divers only on this one!
dixiediver.com/images/RBJwreck.gifR. B. JOHNSON
A 170-foot Freighter was sank in 268 feet of water on May,14 1989.