The Christ of the Abyss is a very emotionnal sculpture. Looking at the surface, it creates a unique atmosphere.
Professor Guido Galletti cast the original from the inspiration of Italian swimmer/diver Duilo Merchant who wanted a symbol to inspire all who explored and loved the sea in 1954.
The original casting being placed in the Mediterranean Sea at San Fruttosa Bay (near Genoa, Italy) near Genoa, Italy in 1954.
Another casting was commissioned by Italian dive equipment manufacturer, Egidi Cressi, and donated to The Underwater Society of America.
It was immersed in the Key's region in the United-States, close to the "John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park".
Both of them suffered much but have been restaured before being immersed again. The Italian Christ of the Abyss should have been immersed around 2004 near Genoa.
As the Simon Morris's sculpture, those sculptures represent an interesting potential for divers. An unusual diving spot, with a very unique atmosphere deep under the surface.
