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Shipwreck Diving by Dan Berg
Aqua Explorers Inc. 1991. ISBN 0-9616167-5-X
This copy: PB, 88Pg's with many colour photos.
While this little book may come up short on its claim to be "A complete divers handbook to mastering the skills of wreck diving", it none the less gives the reader an interesting insight into the practices and equipment being used by early 1990's east coast wreck divers.
Some tidbits include the use of double buckled weightbelts to prevent accidental loss and an explanation of how a Jersey Upline works. I understood the basic principles involved before reading the book but was always a little curious how the wrecks did not become fouled with line if many divers were using them. In the book I learned that biodegradable sissal rope was used (at least by Dan) which answers that question! Also, imagine my surprise to read Capt. Dan explaining his preference for the same velcro banded independant doubles set up that I currently use today! I don't know if that means "we" have a really good idea going or if "I" am somewhat behind the times (no comments from the peanut gallery).
Each of the following subjects is touched upon by the author:
Mental attitude
Hazards
Types of shipwrecks
Equipment
Dive boats
Navigation
Communication
Penetration
Shipwreck research / identification
Finding new wrecks
Mapping
Laws
Artifact location / excavation / recovery / preservation / presentation
Shipwreck photography
Lobstering
Spearfishing
You can find more information about Dan Berg and his books (he has a few) at the following link. He even has a digital E book of this title available: scuba equipment, Aqua Explorers, Inc shipwreck books and Wreck Valley charter dive boat.
Aqua Explorers Inc. 1991. ISBN 0-9616167-5-X
This copy: PB, 88Pg's with many colour photos.
While this little book may come up short on its claim to be "A complete divers handbook to mastering the skills of wreck diving", it none the less gives the reader an interesting insight into the practices and equipment being used by early 1990's east coast wreck divers.
Some tidbits include the use of double buckled weightbelts to prevent accidental loss and an explanation of how a Jersey Upline works. I understood the basic principles involved before reading the book but was always a little curious how the wrecks did not become fouled with line if many divers were using them. In the book I learned that biodegradable sissal rope was used (at least by Dan) which answers that question! Also, imagine my surprise to read Capt. Dan explaining his preference for the same velcro banded independant doubles set up that I currently use today! I don't know if that means "we" have a really good idea going or if "I" am somewhat behind the times (no comments from the peanut gallery).
Each of the following subjects is touched upon by the author:
Mental attitude
Hazards
Types of shipwrecks
Equipment
Dive boats
Navigation
Communication
Penetration
Shipwreck research / identification
Finding new wrecks
Mapping
Laws
Artifact location / excavation / recovery / preservation / presentation
Shipwreck photography
Lobstering
Spearfishing
You can find more information about Dan Berg and his books (he has a few) at the following link. He even has a digital E book of this title available: scuba equipment, Aqua Explorers, Inc shipwreck books and Wreck Valley charter dive boat.
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