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NBA draft lottery at 40: The AP looks at how each franchise has fared during its history
NBA draft lottery at 40: The AP looks at how each franchise has fared during its history

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time11-05-2025

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NBA draft lottery at 40: The AP looks at how each franchise has fared during its history

FILE - San Antonio Spurs Chairman of the Board Peter Holt reacts Sunday, May 18, 1997, in Secaucus, N.J., as the Spurs were selected to receive the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - Orlando Magic President and General manager Pat Williams grins while holding up a jersey bearing the name O'Neal and the number 1, at the NBA draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J. May 17, 1992. (AP photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Jim Paxson holds up the No. 23 jersey with LeBron James' name on the back during an NBA basketball news conference at Gund Arena in Cleveland Friday, May 23, 2003.. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) FILE - In this June 18, 1985, file photo, Patrick Ewing accepts his New York Knicks jersey from Dave DeBusschere, right, general manager of the Knicks, as NBA commissioner David Stern look on, at the NBA Draft in New York. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File) FILE - Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) looks back after dunking the ball as Houston's Terrance Arceneaux (23), Mylik Wilson (8) and Milos Uzan (7) watch during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) FILE - People walk by a sign during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) FILE - People walk by a sign during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) FILE - San Antonio Spurs Chairman of the Board Peter Holt reacts Sunday, May 18, 1997, in Secaucus, N.J., as the Spurs were selected to receive the first pick in the upcoming NBA draft. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - Orlando Magic President and General manager Pat Williams grins while holding up a jersey bearing the name O'Neal and the number 1, at the NBA draft lottery in Secaucus, N.J. May 17, 1992. (AP photo/Bill Kostroun, File) FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Jim Paxson holds up the No. 23 jersey with LeBron James' name on the back during an NBA basketball news conference at Gund Arena in Cleveland Friday, May 23, 2003.. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) FILE - In this June 18, 1985, file photo, Patrick Ewing accepts his New York Knicks jersey from Dave DeBusschere, right, general manager of the Knicks, as NBA commissioner David Stern look on, at the NBA Draft in New York. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File) FILE - Duke's Cooper Flagg (2) looks back after dunking the ball as Houston's Terrance Arceneaux (23), Mylik Wilson (8) and Milos Uzan (7) watch during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) FILE - People walk by a sign during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) The 40th anniversary of the NBA's draft lottery is this year and Utah, Washington and Charlotte have the best chances of winning Monday night — and earning the right to possibly draft Duke star Cooper Flagg. But those teams might also be set up for disappointment. In 1985, Golden State finished tied for the league's worst record, but New York walked away with the top pick and drafted Patrick Ewing. Advertisement The Associated Press reviewed how each franchise has fared in the lottery and listed them alphabetically. The review includes when teams received the top pick, other high picks that teams landed and times the lottery knocked a team out of the top three. ___ Atlanta Hawks Lottery Wins: 2024 (Zaccharie Risacher) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2005; No. 3 in 2001, 2007 and 2018 Dropped Out Of Top 3: None Details: The Hawks finally exited the never-won-the-lottery club last year, making good on a 3% chance to land the first pick. And don't overlook the significance of that No. 3 pick in 2007. Atlanta moved up a spot — which prevented the pick from going to Phoenix — and landed Al Horford, who played nearly a decade for the team. Advertisement Boston Celtics Lottery Wins: 2017 (traded pick) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1986; No. 3 in 1997 and 2016 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2007 Details: The Celtics had two lottery picks in 1997, meaning they had more than a 1 in 3 chance of landing Tim Duncan. That didn't happen, but 20 years later they finally got the No. 1 pick, traded down and took Jayson Tatum. Brooklyn/New Jersey Nets Lottery Wins: 1990 (Derrick Coleman) and 2000 (Kenyon Martin) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1991; No. 3 in 1987 and 2010 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1988 Details: The Nets had just a 4% chance at the No. 1 pick when they won it in 2000, and they would have another top pick to their credit if they hadn't dealt their selection away before the 2017 lottery. Brooklyn has a 9% chance of receiving the No. 1 pick this year. Advertisement Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats Lottery Wins: 1991 (Larry Johnson) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1992, 2012 and 2023; No. 3 in 1999, 2006 and 2020 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1989, 2005, 2013 and 2024 Details: Charlotte has had so many lottery appearances it is not surprising the franchise has experienced some good and bad. Jumping six spots to get Alonzo Mourning in 1992 might've been even more important than landing Johnson at No. 1 the year before. The Hornets also moved up a whopping 10 spots to No. 3 in 1999 and took Baron Davis. Charlotte has a 14% chance of landing the No. 1 pick this year. Chicago Bulls Lottery Wins: 1999 (Elton Brand) and 2008 (Derrick Rose) Advertisement Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2002 and 2006; No. 3 in 2004 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2000 and 2001 Details: The Bulls landed the No. 1 pick just a season after losing Michael Jordan. They've struggled to build a contender since then, but they've had their chances. Chicago has a 1.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 pick this year — just as it did when it won the 2008 lottery. Cleveland Cavaliers Lottery Wins: 2003 (LeBron James), 2011 (Kyrie Irving), 2013 (Anthony Bennett) and 2014 (Andrew Wiggins) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 3 in 2021 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2012, 2019 and 2020 Details: Cleveland is one of only two teams to win the lottery four times. The Cavaliers were fortunate to pick No. 1 when James was available, and after he left, they were able to draft Irving, who would help James win a title when he returned. Since James' second departure, Cleveland has twice been knocked down from the No. 2 pick to No. 5, but that hasn't prevented the Cavs from working their way back into contention. Advertisement Dallas Mavericks Lottery Wins: None Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1994 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1986, 1992, 1993 and 2018 Details: The Mavericks are one of a small number of teams with a case as the unluckiest franchise in lottery history. Not only has Dallas never won the lottery, it has never once improved its pick position. The mid-1990s were particularly dire. In 1993 the Mavericks went 11-71 but dropped three spots to No. 4. A 13-69 mark the following season didn't yield the top pick either. Dallas has a 1.8% chance of landing the No. 1 selection this year. Denver Nuggets Lottery Wins: None Other Top-3 Picks: No. 3 in 1998 and 2003 Advertisement Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1991 Details: The Nuggets are one of two teams in the lottery era that have never received the No. 1 or 2 pick — and the other is Utah, which hasn't had nearly as many awful seasons as Denver. The 1998 lottery included two recent expansion teams that weren't eligible for the top pick. That left the Nuggets, coming off a 71-loss season, with almost a 36% chance of winning the No. 1 selection. Instead they ended up third. Detroit Pistons Lottery Wins: 2021 (Cade Cunningham) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2003; No. 3 in 1994 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2022, 2023 and 2024 Details: For a while, the Pistons weren't doing well in the lottery because they were never quite bad enough to improve their odds that much. But after landing Cunningham, Detroit won just 64 games over the next three seasons — and fell to the No. 5 pick each time. Advertisement Golden State Warriors Lottery Wins: 1995 (Joe Smith) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2020; No. 3 in 1986, 1993 and 2002 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1985, 1988 and 2001 Details: The Warriors were the lottery's first big losers, receiving the No. 7 pick in the very first edition in 1985 after finishing tied for the worst record in the league. It wasn't long before the NBA changed the rules to make drops of that size impossible. Houston Rockets Lottery Wins: 2002 (Yao Ming) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2021; No. 3 in 2022 and 2024 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2023 Details: The Rockets didn't need much lottery luck early on, having picked No. 1 in the last two years before it was instituted. They made good on a 9% chance to pick first in 2002, and the high selections they've landed lately have helped them become a threat again in the Western Conference. Houston has a 3.8% chance of winning the lottery this year, thanks to its control of a Phoenix pick. Advertisement Indiana Pacers Lottery Wins: None Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1985 and 1988 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1986 Details: Indiana was one of the worst teams in the league when the lottery began, and after narrowly missing out on Ewing, the Pacers fell from second to fourth in 1986. Los Angeles Clippers Lottery Wins: 1988 (Danny Manning), 1998 (Michael Olowokandi) and 2009 (Blake Griffin) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1989, 1995, 2001 and 2004; No. 3 in 1985 and 2000 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1987 and 1999 Details: The Clippers have had bad luck in a variety of ways, but the lottery has generally treated them fairly. Three No. 1 picks and six more top-three picks more than make up for occasional disappointments, like missing out on David Robinson after a 12-win season in 1987. Advertisement Los Angeles Lakers Lottery Wins: None Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2015, 2016, 2017 Dropped Out Of Top 3: None Details: The Lakers famously won a coin flip for the Magic Johnson pick during the pre-lottery era. They moved up seven spots to No. 4 in the 2019 lottery before including that selection in a trade for Anthony Davis. Memphis/Vancouver Grizzlies Lottery Wins: None Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009 and 2019; No. 3 in 1996 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2018 Details: Plenty of No. 2 picks but no No. 1s. In 2003, the Grizzlies moved up four spots to No. 2, but that pick belonged to Detroit because of a trade. Had Memphis moved up one more spot to No. 1, its pick would have been protected — and the Grizzlies would have had a chance to draft LeBron James. Advertisement Miami Heat Lottery Wins: None Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2008; No. 3 in 1990 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1989 and 1991 Details: The Heat have neither needed nor received much help in the lottery recently, but they could have used some during the franchise's difficult early years. Miami dropped from first to fourth in 1989 after winning 15 games, then fell from second to fifth a couple years later. Milwaukee Bucks Lottery Wins: 1994 (Glenn Robinson) and 2005 (Andrew Bogut) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2014 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2007 Details: Neither of those No. 1 picks was as much of a game changer for the Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was taken outside the lottery in 2013. Advertisement Minnesota Timberwolves Lottery Wins: 2015 (Karl-Anthony Towns) and 2020 (Anthony Edwards) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2011; No. 3 in 1992 and 2008 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1993, 1994, 1995 and 2010 Details: The 2020 lottery is the only time Minnesota has ever moved up. Even in 2015, the Timberwolves had the worst record in the league, so receiving the top pick was a lateral move of sorts. New Orleans Pelicans/Hornets Lottery Wins: 2012 (Anthony Davis) and 2019 (Zion Williamson) Other Top-3 Picks: None Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2005 Details: The New Orleans franchise is about half as old as the lottery itself — and already has won it twice. It moved up three spots for Davis and six for Williamson. And even a slip from No. 2 to No. 4 in 2005 ended up with Chris Paul on the team. New Orleans has a 12.5% chance of receiving the No. 1 pick this year. Advertisement New York Knicks Lottery Wins: 1985 (Patrick Ewing) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 3 in 2019 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1986, 1987 and 2015 Details: Conspiracy theorists have plenty of thoughts about the lottery that sent Ewing to New York, but two years later the Knicks took a brutally bad beat when they dropped from No. 2 to No. 5. Seattle had the right to swap picks with the Knicks, meaning New York actually fell all the way to No. 18 — but the pick would have been protected if it had remained in the top three. The New York Times called it 'the final indignity' of that season for the Knicks. Oklahoma City Thunder/Seattle SuperSonics Advertisement Lottery Wins: None Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1990, 2007 and 2022; No. 3 in 2009 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2008 Details: Of the eight franchises that have never won the lottery, this is one of the luckiest. While in Seattle, the team moved up eight picks to get Gary Payton in 1990 and climbed three spots to select Kevin Durant in 2007. Orlando Magic Lottery Wins: 1992 (Shaquille O'Neal), 1993 (Chris Webber), 2004 (Dwight Howard) and 2022 (Paolo Banchero) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2013 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1990, 2000, 2014 and 2021 Details: The Magic pulled off a stunner when they landed the top pick with a 1-in-66 chance in 1993. That said, their other three No. 1 picks came when they had no worse than a 14% chance. Advertisement Philadelphia 76ers Lottery Wins: 1986 (traded pick), 1996 (Allen Iverson) and 2016 (Ben Simmons) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1993, 1997 and 2010, No. 3 in 1988, 1995, 2014, 2015 and 2017 Dropped Out Of Top 3: None Details: If the Spurs aren't the luckiest team in lottery history, it might be the 76ers. Just look at all of those top-three picks. Philadelphia moved up five spots in 1986 to No. 1, three spots in 1988 to No. 3, three spots in 1993 to No. 2, three spots in 1997 to No. 2 and four spots in 2010 to No. 2. The 76ers never lost ground in the lottery until 2014 when they fell from No. 2 to No. 3 — and still landed Joel Embiid. Philadelphia has a 10.5% chance of landing the No. 1 pick this year. Advertisement Phoenix Suns Lottery Wins: 2018 (Deandre Ayton) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1987 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2017 and 2019 Details: Aside from a dearth of top-three picks, the Suns also caught a tough break in 2007 when Atlanta moved up a spot to No. 3. Had the Hawks stayed at No. 4, that pick would have gone to Phoenix. Atlanta ended up sending the Suns the No. 15 selection the following year. Portland Trail Blazers Lottery Wins: 2007 (Greg Oden) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 3 in 2005 and 2023 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2006 Details: The Trail Blazers made the playoffs 21 consecutive seasons from 1983-2003. Then just four years later, they won the lottery despite having just a 5% chance. But they picked Oden over Kevin Durant. Portland has a 3.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 pick this year. Advertisement Sacramento Kings Lottery Wins: 1989 (Pervis Ellison) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2018; No. 3 in 1991 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2009 and 2010 Details: Sacramento's lone lottery victory led to a forgettable selection at No. 1, but the Kings haven't had as many heartbreaking drops as you might think. Only once, in 2009, have they had the top pre-lottery position. Sacramento has a 0.8% chance of landing the No. 1 pick this year. San Antonio Spurs Lottery Wins: 1987 (David Robinson), 1997 (Tim Duncan) and 2023 (Victor Wembanyama) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 3 in 1989 Dropped Out Of Top 3: None Details: The Spurs have quite a routine going: They win the lottery, draft a generational big man, then come back a decade or two later and repeat the process as needed. From 1985 through 2019, San Antonio missed the playoffs only three times, and in two of those years, the Spurs won the lottery. Then they did it again in 2023. San Antonio has a 6.7% chance of landing the No. 1 pick this year. Advertisement Toronto Raptors Lottery Wins: 2006 (Andrea Bargnani) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 1996 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1998, 2003 and 2011 Details: This is a team that has had mediocre stretches while rarely being truly awful. One No. 1 pick in franchise history feels about right, although it wasn't the best year for it. The Raptors have a 7.5% chance of winning this year's lottery. Utah Jazz Lottery Wins: None Other Top-3 Picks: No. 3 in 2011 Dropped Out Of Top 3: None Details: The Jazz haven't been in the lottery much over the past four decades, and when they have they've often been an afterthought. If not for a trade that gave them the Nets' pick at No. 3 in the 2011 lottery, they would have a 'None' in all three of the above categories. This year should be a lot less boring for Utah, one way or the other. The Jazz are in the top pre-lottery spot and have a 14% chance of landing the No. 1 pick. Advertisement Washington Wizards/Bullets Lottery Wins: 2001 (Kwame Brown) and 2010 (John Wall) Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2024; No. 3 in 2012 and 2013 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 1993, 1995, 2004 and 2009 Details: Washington's lottery history has generally been dreary, but only 11 teams have received multiple No. 1 picks over the past 40 years, so the Wizards' luck hasn't been all bad. Their biggest jump was five spots to No. 3 in 2013. Washington has a 14% chance of receiving the No. 1 pick this year. ___ (AP reviewed data on as part of its research to compile this report.) ___ AP NBA:

OMODA & JAECOO Marks End-of-Ramadan Success with Strategic Fleet Expansion via Galadari Rent A Car - Middle East Business News and Information
OMODA & JAECOO Marks End-of-Ramadan Success with Strategic Fleet Expansion via Galadari Rent A Car - Middle East Business News and Information

Mid East Info

time28-03-2025

  • Automotive
  • Mid East Info

OMODA & JAECOO Marks End-of-Ramadan Success with Strategic Fleet Expansion via Galadari Rent A Car - Middle East Business News and Information

60 Vehicles Delivered in Ras Al Khaimah as Demand Surges for Intelligent Mobility Solutions Across the UAE Ras Al Khaimah, UAE,March 2025: OMODA & JAECOO, the global automotive brand redefining intelligent mobility, marked the end of Ramadan with a major milestone in the UAE—handing 60 vehicles to Galadari Rent A Car during a high-profile ceremony held at the OMODA & JAECOO showroom in Ras Al Khaimah. The event, which also included the direct delivery of vehicles to select customers, underscored the growing popularity of OMODA & JAECOO's intelligent, high-performance models across the Emirates—particularly during a season when families and travelers are on the move. This strategic handover aligns with OMODA & JAECOO's vision to expand access to its future-driven vehicles through diversified channels. With the addition of these vehicles to Galadari Rent A Car's fleet, a wider segment of customers will now experience the brand's advanced safety systems, bold design language, and intelligent driving technology firsthand. Shawn Xu, CEO of OMODA & JAECOO Automobile International , stated: 'This handover is a celebration of our rapid success and growing popularity in the UAE market. It marks another step in our long-term commitment to the UAE market and further enhances our collaboration with Galadari. By expanding our partnership, we are ensuring that more customers can engage with the OMODA & JAECOO experience. Our vehicles are designed to integrate intelligent mobility with sustainability and efficiency, redefining what customers expect from modern driving. We look forward to continuing this journey, delivering vehicles that meet the evolving needs of the UAE's automotive landscape.' Peter Holt, Business Head from Galadari Rent A Car said: 'At Galadari Rent A Car, we are committed to shaping the future of mobility by offering customers access to vehicles that prioritize sustainability, performance, and advanced technology. OMODA & JAECOO's models are designed for modern drivers who seek seamless connectivity, enhanced safety, and fuel efficiency—qualities that are increasingly essential in today's automotive landscape. Expanding our rental fleet with these vehicles allows us to meet growing customer expectations while reinforcing our role as a trusted provider of innovative mobility solutions in the UAE.' This milestone marks an important step in OMODA & JAECOO's UAE expansion strategy ensuring its vehicles are available through multiple channels, from state-of-the-art showrooms to rental services. As the brand continues to grow, it remains dedicated to delivering sustainable, intelligent, and future-ready mobility solutions that set new standards in the industry. Through strategic partnerships and a vision centered on innovation and customer experience, OMODA & JAECOO continue to offer a new standard of excellence in intelligent mobility. About OMODA & JAECOO: OMODA & JAECOO is an innovative automobile brand redefining mobility through cutting-edge design, smart technology, and sustainable solutions. Backed by Chery, the largest Chinese automotive producer, the brand is expanding rapidly across 34 global markets, including the Middle East, Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa (MEA), reinforcing its vision of 'New Products + New Technology + New Ecosystem'. OMODA & JAECOO is committed to revolutionizing urban and off-road travel, delivering vehicles that integrate futuristic technology, AI-driven connectivity, and next-generation safety features. With the UAE serving as a key hub under its global strategy, the brand is setting new industry benchmarks in customer service, innovation, and sustainable mobility. As part of its long-term commitment, OMODA & JAECOO has established a 12,000 sqm spare parts distribution center in JAFZA, the largest Chinese automotive parts hub in the Middle East. This facility enhances regional logistics and aftersales support, ensuring a 95% fulfilment rate and 24-hour VOR (Vehicle Off-Road) part supply efficiency. Additionally, through its strategic partnership with Maersk, OMODA & JAECOO have further strengthened their logistics and aftersales operations in the UAE, ensuring 100% spare parts availability and rapid delivery within 24 and 48 hours. In the UAE, Autorun, MAHY Khoory Automotive and Galadari are the official distributors of OMODA & JAECOO, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates respective, thus ensuring seamless market entry and premium customer experience. The brand's latest lineup, including the OMODA C5, JAECOO J7, and JAECOO J8, embodies sustainable performance, intelligent mobility, and futuristic automotive innovation. With a global vision to lead the future of mobility, OMODA & JAECOO is dedicated to shaping an eco-friendly, tech-integrated, and customer-centric automotive experience. OMODA & JAECOO are sub-brands designed to meet evolving global automotive demands. OMODA, a fashionable cross-border series, focuses on the new generation of LOHAS with future-driven aesthetics and cutting-edge technology. On the other hand, JAECOO, a fearless off-road series, caters to urban elites, breaking barriers in the global off-road market with refined styling and outstanding performance.

Shipwreck off Devon still giving up secrets 80 years on
Shipwreck off Devon still giving up secrets 80 years on

BBC News

time12-02-2025

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  • BBC News

Shipwreck off Devon still giving up secrets 80 years on

Divers are being asked to help with the creation of an exhibition telling the story of a ship sunk off the coast of Plymouth-based Ships Project is asking divers to loan artefacts found while exploring the wreck of the SS James Egan Layne, which lies in Whitsand Bay. To mark the 80th anniversary of the sinking in March 1945, the group wants to show US relatives of the crew the variety of things divers have found onboard. They are also planning a voyage to the wreck site to raise the ship's original stars and stripes flag once again. The wreck of the American Liberty Ship rests in just 25 feet of water near the Rame Peninsula, making it one of the most accessible and most dived wrecks in the Ships Project divers are keen to share what they have learned about the vessel with the public. Historian and diver Peter Holt, who is also director of The Ships Project, said Liberty Ships transported goods needed during the war."Because the UK is an island everything had to come in via ship, but the Germans at the time were sinking ships far faster than we could build them," he said. "So a (Liberty Ship) programme was put together to build ships in America really fast."The Egan Layne was fully loaded with cargo when it was torpedoed near the Eddystone Rock by a German submarine. It was limping back to Plymouth when it started to sink. All the crew were able to evacuate the ship, including 17-year-old Earl George Blache who later shared the tale with his grandson Glen in Blache said: "Earl was asleep in his bunk when they were torpedoed. He woke up and was lodged between two pipes. He barely made it out.' Despite this he went back to save the ship's American Blache said the first mate ordered his grandfather to go and retrieve the flag."He said no, if I'm going to get it, I'm keeping it. The captain told him, whoever swims and gets it, gets to keep the flag. So he out swam the first mate..."The stars and stripes flag has been a prized possession passed down through the Blache family ever since. The James Egan Layne sank fully loaded and close to shore so many items have has been salvaged over the years. Diver Mallory Haas said: "Everyone's got a piece of her somewhere in their house. It would be good to see it back together."The Ships Project is keen to find out what divers have found - but said they did not want any ammunition handed to them for safety reasons.

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