Clueless reporters (?)

[PAdiver93]

Here is the article: http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/03/24/canada.ferry.reut/index.html

I hope it's the reporter who doesn't know what he is talking about and not the official who should know...

blurb: The ship is submerged in about 1,200 feet of water, so the search for victims and clues to what caused the accident will require divers or remote-controlled equipment, officials said.

 

[teknitroxdiver]

Commercial divers have in the past worked quite a bit deeper than that.

That being said, a news report on any slightly technical sport or activity (aviation being one of the most BSed stories) will always gather more than it's share of incorrect reporting.

 

[Packhorse]

And when they dive to 1200 feet they will require multiple oxygen tanks. LOL

 

[Bruciebabe]

Here is the article: http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/03/24/canada.ferry.reut/index.html

I hope it's the reporter who doesn't know what he is talking about and not the official who should know...

blurb: The ship is submerged in about 1,200 feet of water, so the search for victims and clues to what caused the accident will require divers or remote-controlled equipment, officials said.

Recreational divers frolic in the shallows.
Tech divers dip their feet a little deeper.
Professional saturation divers go to 2,000 feet (600metres).

 

[Gary D.]

And when they dive to 1200 feet they will require multiple oxygen tanks. LOL

They are going to use a fresh full pony to get there quicker.

Gary D,

 

[Glycerin]

Recreational divers frolic in the shallows.
Tech divers dip their feet a little deeper.
Professional saturation divers go to 2,000 feet (600metres).

Maybe I'm misinformed but isn't the depth record for diving about 1200-1300 feet

 

[bwerb]

Record depth is 701 meters for saturation diving (2300 feet).

 

[Lightning Fish]

How about their choice of the word "smashed". Adds a bit of drama to the story.

 

[Glycerin]

Record depth is 701 meters for saturation diving (2300 feet).

Ah cool...thanks

 

[laivindil]

Man if this is all you guys have to complain about thank your lucky stars. Gun enthusists have to put up with poor reporting like this every day.