Join us for "The Legend of the Statue," an epic journey celebrating Gabe Spataro, a Korean War veteran whose adventurous spirit left an indelible mark on Key Largo, Florida. In 1965, Gabe played a crucial role in installing the iconic "Christ of the Abyss" statue...
By Jim Elliott - Monday, February 24, 2025 The last thing I thought I’d be doing in 2024 is making a documentary about the most viewed underwater object in the world. The iconic nine-foot tall, eight-hundred-pound bronze statue of the “Christ of the Deep” was placed in John...
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Dive into the Legacy of Gabe Spataro with Diveheart’s New Documentary Natural Awakenings Chicago | December 2024 Diveheart has released a compelling new documentary, The Legend of the Statue, now available on YouTube. This film, directed by award-winning filmmaker David Marsh, chronicles the life of Gabe Spataro, a...
Gabe Spataro makes a visit to the statue of Christ that he arranged to be brought to the Keys a half century ago. The Christ statue is the most viewed underwater object in the world. Christ of THE DEEP HALF A CENTURY AFTER ENSHRINING A FAMOUS ITALIAN STATUE...
by Louis Carlozo, Fra Noi A Plunge of Faith Half a century after enshrining a famous Italian statue of Christ beneath the waves of the Gulf of Mexico, blind diver Gabe Spataro proves himself to be a source of inspiration. Christians hold dear the unwavering belief that Jesus...
Archdiocese of Chicago WNDZ 750AM Diveheart is a non-profit organization that uses scuba diving to help build confidence and self-esteem in children, adults and veterans with disabilities. Guests: Jim Elliott; Gabe Spataro. ...
WGN-TV9 It’s one of the most popular underwater tourist attractions in the world, a 9 foot statue of Christ located just below the ocean in the Florida Keys. The 400 pound bronze statue of Christ was a gift from the Italians to American divers. But it was a...
Steve Cochran Show, WGN Radio, Chicago Steve Cochran interviews diver, disabled veteran and local legend Gabe Spataro. Diveheart's Jim Elliott also joins in. Watch video on Youtube....