Diver dead on the Andrea Doria

[DandyDon]

Man Dies In Wreckage Of Andrea Doria - Boston News Story - WCVB Boston

BOSTON -- A diver looking through wreckage of the Andrea Doria, off the coast of Nantucket was found dead Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard received a call at about 9 a.m. from a fellow diver saying that a male diver was missing. He was later found in the wreckage of the vessel, about 200 feet below the surface.

The man’s identification was being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The Coast Guard was handling the investigating.

Also from DiverLost 072411
I am surprised to see it called a "recreational" dive. The shallowest part of the infamous wreck is at 190 ft.

(July 24, 2011) Coast Guard search crews ended search efforts for a missing diver 48 miles south of Nantucket Sunday after fellow divers located his body near the dive site over the Andrea Doria.

Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received a report of the missing 27-year-old male from the dive charter vessel John Jack at 8:30 a.m.

The vessel was conducting recreational diving over the wreck of the Andrea Doria south of Nantucket. The master of the vessel originally reported that the diver had approximately six hours of air in his tanks. The wreck lies in about 200 feet of water.

The Coast Guard Cutter Hammerhead, home-ported in Woods Hole, Mass., diverted to the scene to begin searching for the diver. An HU-25 Falcon jet and a MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod also launched to assist in the search.

The diver's body was located at 3:32 p.m. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

"It's never easy to see a search end this way and our hearts and thoughts are with the family now," said Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Hall, First Coast Guard District Public Affairs.

 

[TSandM]

I think the report used the term "recreational" to distinguish it from commercial diving operations. Although technical, most diving on the Doria is "recreational" in the sense that it is done for fun.

There are a lot of risks in technical diving. That's why some of us have been so stiff-necked on the "Try Tec" thread.

 

[RikRaeder]

Six hours of air at 200'? Rebreather?

 

[knowone]

How about that extra couple of minutes after the six hours

 

[shortdivemedic]

Concerned I have friends diving that now . Thoughts are for the diver and family .

 

[breals]

Six hours of air at 200'? Rebreather?

Yes, he was diving a rebreather. It's a sad day, he will be sorely missed.

 

[gsk3]

Yes, he was diving a rebreather. It's a sad day, he will be sorely missed.

I dread these threads. It usually turns out that I know someone who knows them or was there. Condolences to the family.

Does anyone know if he was diving mix or air? Presumably mix at 190, but the Doria attracts all types....

 

[Viscya]

Does anyone know if he was diving mix or air? Presumably mix at 190, but the Doria attracts all types....

A CCR mix fill costs about $12. It's a safe bet he was on mix.

 

[limeyx]

A CCR mix fill costs about $12. It's a safe bet he was on mix.

Mike was an awesome and responsible diver. You can bet whether the "mix" cost $12 or $200, he would have been using it.

You can also be assured his bailout gas cost *way* more than $12, and that was just the gas he was hoping he'd never have to use.

 

[limeyx]

Nick,

I meant no offense, just trying to shutdown the Mix vs Air question.
My condolences to his family and friends.

No offense taken, sorry if my post came across that way.
Nick