Been doing a good amount of research on wrecks in the Okinawa area over the past few months. In this time we have confirmed numbers for at least 2 new divable wrecks (LST 447 and another unnamed wreck). We have also discovered a large debris field which has resulted in recovery of numerous Coke bottles dated from 1942-45, multiple small and large shell casing dating from WWII, 2 large mines among other things that tend to go boom.
Up until now the research has had limited cost- a few tanks of gas for the boat, lots of time, air.... We have now over three sets of numbers that need to be checked in deeper water. For this project we will need more divers and also renting a side scan sonar to more efficiently check the deeper sites - this costs money. Divers or those interested in joining on some of the dives or for boat crew or would like to loan us a side scan sonar (Y100,000 a day for rent- ouch) give me a hollar. Most dives will be beyond rec limits so appropriate training is required for divers.
Up until now the research has had limited cost- a few tanks of gas for the boat, lots of time, air.... We have now over three sets of numbers that need to be checked in deeper water. For this project we will need more divers and also renting a side scan sonar to more efficiently check the deeper sites - this costs money. Divers or those interested in joining on some of the dives or for boat crew or would like to loan us a side scan sonar (Y100,000 a day for rent- ouch) give me a hollar. Most dives will be beyond rec limits so appropriate training is required for divers.
