Cracked clipper

[freedvr]

The crack most likely originated from Ike. We had a MUCH larger storm surge from Ike than we did Dolly, even though Ike struck 300 miles further North. My assessment is that it is a fairly good size crack. It does expose more of the interior to easier access for those with wreck penetration or full cave certs. However, it has also exposed some new dangers that divers with more guts than brains (or training) could get hung up on. I am not too sure yet what my personal opinion is of the crack. On the one hand it is cool to be able to explore a new aspect of this wreck, however, it most likely squashes any future hope that this wreck will be righted and increases the chance that another big storm in the future could potentially establish two separate dive sites.

 

[TwoBitTxn]

It's a good size crack. Pics are posted here:
Clipper Dipper.

There's still room on the boat on Saturday if anyone wants to come along.

Can't see the pics without becomming a member of the board. Will you post them here too?

 

[Willie]

It's a good size crack. Pics are posted here:
Clipper Dipper.

Can you cross post the picts. I cant get them on the chum site.

Willie

 

[k-valve]

Here they are:

 

[texdiveguy]

The CHUM trip down to the site schd. for this past weekend got called for high seas.

 

[Guba]

Yup, I bet the chances of that ship being righted are about zero!

Still looks like it would be a great dive. I'm gonna have to get out that ways someday.

Thanks for the pix!