follow this link to see video taken by scuba diver of replica statue in Key Largo
This approximate nine foot tall bronze sculpture is at the bottom the Ocean at Key Largo Dry Rocks off John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. This statue is a replica of the original "Il Christo Degli Abissi" or in English - "Christ of the Abyss". It symbolizes peace of mankind. The original sculpture is in the Mediterranean sea off San Fruttuoso between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera.
It was placed in the water on August 22 ,1954 at approximately 17 meters depth, and stands 2.5 meters (8.5 feet) tall. Professor Guido Galletti cast the original from the inspiration of the first Italian to use SCUBA gear, swimmer/diver Duilo Merchant. Galletti wanted a symbol to inspire all who explored and loved the sea.
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