Dive Boat brought us to the wrong wreck.

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I knew the UC was near other wrecks, but at the time, I had no idea about direction nor the names of the other wrecks. And not at one point did they mention the other wrecks. And 5-8 feet may have been a bit of an exaggeration, I apologize, I was starting to feel sea sick, so i tried my best to not pay attention to the waves.
 
Although I know the Noula Express is there and I have dived the United Caribbean and the Sea Emperor many times. I've never taken a side trip to the Noula Express. I could see how you could tie into the wrong wreck on this dive if the current is a bit strong.
 
Im sure it was just a mistake. But the DM (and owner of the boat) went down, and tied the mooring line himself. My only issue was they weren't willing to admit they made a silly mistake. No burn off my nose, it was the first time i'd be diving either one. On that note, viz was amazing. about 70-80 ft. Nothing big, other then an unusually large blow fish. And quiet of few lobster. Only issue, there was an east wind, so the waves were about 5-8 feet.

Just curious... did you give these guys a tip? Money that is.
 
As a touristy dive I'd expect operators to drop you where you're supposed to be. Once you start diving past this level you start to feel blessd to just get on a wreck at all somedays.
 
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Funny now but I am sure it WAS NOT FUNNY when it happened.

Been on numerous boats that have broken down. Was on one where the Captain fell asleep at the wheel (this almost swamped us when the boat turned sideways into a large swell). Was on one that had the downline at such a shallow angle it was about mile down to the 80 foot bottom (at least it seemed like a mile). Was on one dive boat that ran aground in the night. One day heard about a boat accidentally sinking at the dive site we were headed to the next day. It is bizzare to recount some of the mishaps and incidents that have happened over the years
 
:rofl3:

Funny now but I am sure it WAS NOT FUNNY when it happened.

Been on numerous boats that have broken down. Was on one where the Captain fell asleep at the wheel (this almost swamped us when the boat turned sideways into a large swell). Was on one that had the downline at such a shallow angle it was about mile down to the 80 foot bottom (at least it seemed like a mile). Was on one dive boat that ran aground in the night. One day heard about a boat accidentally sinking at the dive site we were headed to the next day. It is bizzare to recount some of the mishaps and incidents that have happened over the years

Remind me not to get on any boats with you. :D
 
Yeah, we tipped them. It was the only mistake they made through the many times we dove with them. So I am curious...I understand most of these wrecks were sunk with the idea of artificial reefs. Is that what makes them tourist dives? What would be some examples of non tourist dives? Or is it just the idea that it all takes place in Florida.
 

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