Philip Giboney is a Lakewood, Washington, executive who engages with Trojan One Properties as owner and manages both residential and commercial properties. Experienced in scuba diving, Philip Giboney has explored several noteworthy Washington underwater destinations, including the Diamond Knot wreck.
Located in the Strait of Juan de Fuca west of Port Angeles, the wreck is approximately 400 yards off the coast of Salt Creek State Park. The sinking occurred in 1946 when the boat was in tow following a collision with another vessel. Carrying Alaskan canned salmon, the cargo was recovered in a successful salvage operation before the ship slipped underwater.
The Diamond Knot wreck is under about 130 feet of water, in a spot where the ocean deepens dramatically. With the midsection having collapsed, only the stern and bow sections of the 360-foot boat are still intact and the metal surfaces are encrusted with marine life. With the marker buoy only intermittently in place, an ideal way to approach the wreck is by locating the anchor line and using a depth sounder to approach the Diamond Knot from a down current.
