Multiple deaths diving off NC coast May 10, 2020?

[letterboy]

LB...

I have been on the Shurz numerous times with Discovery ...each an every time...the crew went down secured the anchor line...and established at temporary navigation line on the wreck...pretty much right down the center...from the anchor line at the stern...right down to the bow...this was done before divers were allowed in the water...the whole process usually took about 10 minutes...gave everyone a chance to get ready...

There is not much relief on the wreck as it was chain dragged...the highest point on the wreck is the boilers...and from most locations on the wreck...you can still see the temporary navigation line even when you're close to either the port or starboard side...there are lots of funeral earns on the wreck...

The port bow area is popular as it is a Sand Tiger shark feeding area and there are usually lots of sharks teeth in the sand...one trip down I had a handful by the end of the dive...

I won't speculate on this tragedy only to say...I've been on the wreck...free descent from hang line...dead clam...to strong current when you absolutely had to use the anchor line from the hang line to descend/ascend and hang onto the wreck as you crawled along as the current was so strong...the Shurz is close enough to shore that it is effected by tidal surge...I'm looking through my log book as I'm typing...it lies in approx 109' FSW...

W...

That is a very thorough explanation of the wreck.

Not sure what it has to do with the fact that shame is a powerful thing. . .

 

[Steve_C]

There are two boats with discovery. This was the six pack which does not always have a DM or crew other than the captain.

 

[HKGuns]

Condolences to the family of the deceased.

 

[scubadada]

There are two boats with discovery. This was the six pack which does not always have a DM or crew other than the captain.

Who sets the line, a customer?

 

[tursiops]

That surface swim of shame back sucks.

Quoting a "friend?"

 

[O-ring]

Quoting a "friend?"

lol.. just guessing that it must?

 

[O-ring]

More info and video of the Schurz for those that are interested.

Wreck of the Schurz


USS Schurz | Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

 

[jstamets]

Franklin County couple dies in diving accident off NC coast :: WRAL.com
This says they were on the Box.

 

[O-ring]

Dang...all those pages of speculation down the drain..

Location:

 

[Scuba Cobra]

The Box is in the same vicinity as the Schurz and 352.

The Schurz is what had been said over the radio which is why everybody has been saying it was the Schurz.