Falls of Clyde

[CaptFlyingDutchman]

Sounds like the Falls of Clyde will not be above water for long. There is a article below about the fate of the Clyde.

The Clyde is the only surviving iron-hulled, four-masted full rigged ship, and the only surviving sail-driven oil tanker. It is listed as a National Historic Landmark. If you read the comments section on the article, alot of people want is saved.

I was thinking if it cannot be save, can it be an dive able artificial reef (like the Carthaginian on Maui). That way we can enjoy it a little bit longer. The state is planning to sink it 15 miles off shore.

Falls of Clyde will be sunk unless rescue arrives soon | HonoluluAdvertiser.com | The Honolulu Advertiser

 

[justleesa]

yeah, when we were in town last week we saw them taking down the masts. I went inside and asked and they didn't know what will happen to the ship.

What a waste...15 miles off shore , do you think it would be shallow enough for recreational out there?

 

[DiveWestOahu]

there are talks now about sinking it in 100 feet off of Waianae coast near the "Mahi"

 

[rockjock3]

That would be awesome.

 

[justleesa]

there are talks now about sinking it in 100 feet off of Waianae coast near the "Mahi"

Uh-uh-uh! that would be fantastic!

 

[CaptFlyingDutchman]

there are talks now about sinking it in 100 feet off of Waianae coast near the "Mahi"

Hey Capt Scotty,

Are you sure??? They were planning to sink it 15 miles off shore on Tuesday and that surprised everyone. It is delayed for now.

I hope it happens, it would be sweet

 

[DiveWestOahu]

the harbor master has been in talks with, also there is talk trying to get the boat taken over by the Bishop museum since it is a historical vessel. (i think it needs a new home about 100 feet down)

 

[Turtleguy9]

A new home 100 feet down would be a good thing for sure..
Aloha
Turtleguy9

 

[Hawaii Scuba Divers]

Seems a waste to take it out beyond Diving depths but we shall see..

 

[Hank49]

It would be...weird...odd? to see it under water and look at the deck where I danced with my wife at our wedding reception on the F of C, May 18,1980.