USS Kittiwake-Grand Cayman
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Don't count on it, they were suppose to sink it last year and now the CI government is crying the blues that they are in debt. I live here and no word from the water sports association or the marine peeps.. Stick with Key largo to key West for wrecks..and the water is warm
Deac in the Wake
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I heard recently that this project is proceeding and set for completion later in 2010. That said, I've heard it before.
I've asked two people who work for the Cayman government and let's just say that while I'm certain they are wonderful people, their communication skills (as in ability to "reply") are lacking.
That kind of silence by government officials tends to lend itself to the belief that they're in face-saving mode and that the Kittiwake will remain in the reserve fleet in South Carolina or go to scrap instead.
I've asked two people who work for the Cayman government and let's just say that while I'm certain they are wonderful people, their communication skills (as in ability to "reply") are lacking.
That kind of silence by government officials tends to lend itself to the belief that they're in face-saving mode and that the Kittiwake will remain in the reserve fleet in South Carolina or go to scrap instead.
On Wednesday 17 Feb 2010 the USS Kittiwake was moved to begin the cleaning process.
Seems this one is going forward. I wouldn't book any trips yet counting on diving this soon-to-be wreck.
Caymanian Compass article 23 Feb 2010
Seems this one is going forward. I wouldn't book any trips yet counting on diving this soon-to-be wreck.
Caymanian Compass article 23 Feb 2010
Deac in the Wake
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Read that this morning. Well, it's a step in the right direction, depending on your view of artificial reefs. I'm slightly more pro than con but recognize that there are valid arguments and concerns against sinking ships as diveable reefs. But that's a discussion for another time.
Kat
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Here is a some what 'recent' article.
US military ship to be sunk, building new reef
US military ship to be sunk, building new reef
Sunset_House
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CJ's
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Weather permitting the official sinking date is the 27th July 2010 and it should be open for divers from the 29th July.
newmexicodiver
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6 days. 6 stinking days. We are schedule to dive with OF from July 10 to July 22 and fly home July 23rd. 6 stinking days and now I have to wait another year...........
Roombaguy
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dammit, ill be off island that week ... will miss the sinking. At least ill dive it the following week though ;-)
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