This is so cool I still can't really believe it.
I'll see you guys Saturday.
I'll see you guys Saturday.
Spiegel Grove Cleared to Dive July 20th
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springdiver
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Can't wait to get back down there!
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Today the dive operators got a chance to dive the Spiegel Grove and check it out before they open it tomorrow. Myself and some of my crew took a trip up that way this morning and all I can say is WHY KEWL. It now has 8 mooring balls on it in the following configuration.
#1 Aft Port at 98'
#2 Aft Starboard at 101'
#3 Starboard side of the helicopter landing pad at 92'
#4 Aft Crane port side at 67'
#5 Forward Crane starboard side at 62'
#6 Just aft of the Wheel house at 62'
#7 Forward of the Wheel house on starboard side at 72'
#8 Bow of the ship at 89'
We moored to #6 and when all the way back to the helicopter pad then forward to the upper 3 decks from the Wheel house down. There was a small bit of current, but enough structure enabled us to get out of the current and enjoy a lot of easy swim throughs. It was also neat seeing the clean painted metal on the starboard side. It's been in the sand for 3 years and nothing has had a chance to grow on it, that is till now.
It's a great dive now, I hope you get a chance to go dive it soon. I know I can't wait till my next trip.
Good Diving,
Capt Gary
#1 Aft Port at 98'
#2 Aft Starboard at 101'
#3 Starboard side of the helicopter landing pad at 92'
#4 Aft Crane port side at 67'
#5 Forward Crane starboard side at 62'
#6 Just aft of the Wheel house at 62'
#7 Forward of the Wheel house on starboard side at 72'
#8 Bow of the ship at 89'
We moored to #6 and when all the way back to the helicopter pad then forward to the upper 3 decks from the Wheel house down. There was a small bit of current, but enough structure enabled us to get out of the current and enjoy a lot of easy swim throughs. It was also neat seeing the clean painted metal on the starboard side. It's been in the sand for 3 years and nothing has had a chance to grow on it, that is till now.
It's a great dive now, I hope you get a chance to go dive it soon. I know I can't wait till my next trip.
Good Diving,
Capt Gary
MikeJacobs
Guest
Awesome report, Gary... can't wait.
Anybody who knows: do you think the Grove's deep current is going to cause trouble? Is it ever enough down that deep to blow divers off?
Anybody who knows: do you think the Grove's deep current is going to cause trouble? Is it ever enough down that deep to blow divers off?
cardzard
Contributor
We can't wait. I talked to Brenda this morning and we will see you Thursday afternoon for some much needed diving. 
Thanks for the great reports, Gary. Now I've just GOT to get down there!!!
And Cudos to all of the Sanctuary and other officials who moved so quickly to get the dive site up and operational. Great job!
Now all we need are some new photos...
Safe ascents to all,
Grier
And Cudos to all of the Sanctuary and other officials who moved so quickly to get the dive site up and operational. Great job!
Now all we need are some new photos...
Safe ascents to all,
Grier
Funny, I just checked the Miami Herald's site after remembering that a friend told me that they ran a story on the SG yesterday. Looks like Stephen Frink has already started shooting some new shots:
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/12175340.htm
And there are a couple of new ones on the official site. (I love the shot of the bow!):
http://www.spiegelgrove.com/
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/12175340.htm
And there are a couple of new ones on the official site. (I love the shot of the bow!):
http://www.spiegelgrove.com/
Allison Finch
Contributor
I was in Papua New Guinea when I read the news. It was in the Aussie papers! Small world......
We'll be there tomorrow morning bright and early. I've dived it 4 or 5 times before but I can't wait to see what it looks like now.
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