Narragansett Beach Barge

[wreckedinri]

If you get a kick out of seeing local wrecks on Google Earth, check out the Angela off of Westport, MA at: 41° 27' 48.59"N x 71° 02' 5.12"W.

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[Medic0506]

We're gonna try and go as close to may 31st as possible (for warmer waters) but go on the best possible day (surf, clarity, good weather, etc.).

 

[GottaDive]

I'm always up for a dive! Let me know when. It seems a shame that we've never been diving together since we live in the same town!

 

[Medic0506]

I'll repost here when we are going to dive it. It's coming soon... :scubadive:

 

[Medic0506]

I know it's short notice but we are planning to dive the barge tomorrow at noonish. Anyone interested meet us there!

 

[Medic0506]

We aborted the dive as we approached the barge. The surge was 4 feet in each direction and the vis sucked. It's a little scary seeing a huge black shadow in front of you, which you can't tell how far away it is, and being thrown around like a rag doll. We will be diving it again soon. Anybody who's experienced or not experienced let me know if you're interested.

 

[ScubaSarus]

Good move guy. I say the barge is worth more a snorkle as its shallow and you wont want to penetrate it. Just dont get sucked into it with snorkeling gear (more a disclaimer). The sea will calm down and you'll get a chance to see it soon enough.

I just want to say Im glad you aborted and didnt try and dive it with the latest conditions. Hats of too you.

I have a fun theory about the barge. The crew wasnt too happy with the company owning it and they ran it aground and went out partying afterwards.

 

[Medic0506]

Please do elaborate a bit more on your theory. Any evidence? haha

 

[ScubaSarus]

Didnt they run it aground on New Years eve or sumpin like that?

 

[Medic0506]

I have no idea the story. I can't find info on it anywhere.