Who’s In??? Saturday August 20th we will be going out to the U.S.S. San Diego Most divers from NJ & PA don’t get a chance to hit this wreck that is off the coast of Long Island. The Independence II will be running a Special Trip out to the wreck for us. We will be leaving out of Clark’s Landing Marina like usual but will depart at 6am. We do have spots left!
U.S.S. San Diego Details:
Type: Armored Cruiser, U.S. Navy
Built: 1904 San Francisco, USA
Specs: ( 503 x 70 ft ) 13680 tons
Sunk: July 19, 1918 Explosion, struck mine laid by U-156 1,187 Crew
Officially 6 (30-40 est) Casualties
Depth: 65ft – 116ft
This is a great dive that you don’t want to miss!! Water has warmed up and we should have good viz, lot’s of fish and you get to dive on a great piece of History! Call the shop (908-359-1250) or just sign up On-Line @ DIVESEEKERS.com! Add to comments "Pay Cash on Boat" if you do not want to pay by Credit Card.
U.S.S. San Diego TSC-NJW-082011 * Dive NJ with Diveseekers.com 888-SCUBA-47
Wreck Overview:
Today, the San Diego lies upside down and relatively intact in 110 feet of water, 13.5 miles out of Fire Island Inlet. One of the nicest aspects of this wreck is that it can be enjoyed at various depths. Divers can reach her hull in approximately 65 feet of water while her stern ammo room is in 90 feet and her stern wash out reaches a maximum depth of 116 feet of water. Besides supporting a huge array of fish life, she is one of Long Island's scuba diving hot spots. Divers can find artifacts such as bullets, portholes, cage lamps, china and brass valves. The portholes found on this wreck are unique. They are made up of three parts, each of which is serial numbered: the backing plate, which is bolted into her armor plating, a swing plate window and a brass storm cover. What makes these portholes desirable to sport divers is the fact that the backing plates are almost impossible to unbolt while underwater. This means that while many divers have swing plates or storm covers, very few have a complete set and even fewer have a set with matching serial numbers. For the underwater photographer, this wreck provides structures, hallways and compartments which all make for beautiful photos.
U.S.S. San Diego Details:
Type: Armored Cruiser, U.S. Navy
Built: 1904 San Francisco, USA
Specs: ( 503 x 70 ft ) 13680 tons
Sunk: July 19, 1918 Explosion, struck mine laid by U-156 1,187 Crew
Officially 6 (30-40 est) Casualties
Depth: 65ft – 116ft
This is a great dive that you don’t want to miss!! Water has warmed up and we should have good viz, lot’s of fish and you get to dive on a great piece of History! Call the shop (908-359-1250) or just sign up On-Line @ DIVESEEKERS.com! Add to comments "Pay Cash on Boat" if you do not want to pay by Credit Card.
U.S.S. San Diego TSC-NJW-082011 * Dive NJ with Diveseekers.com 888-SCUBA-47
Wreck Overview:
Today, the San Diego lies upside down and relatively intact in 110 feet of water, 13.5 miles out of Fire Island Inlet. One of the nicest aspects of this wreck is that it can be enjoyed at various depths. Divers can reach her hull in approximately 65 feet of water while her stern ammo room is in 90 feet and her stern wash out reaches a maximum depth of 116 feet of water. Besides supporting a huge array of fish life, she is one of Long Island's scuba diving hot spots. Divers can find artifacts such as bullets, portholes, cage lamps, china and brass valves. The portholes found on this wreck are unique. They are made up of three parts, each of which is serial numbered: the backing plate, which is bolted into her armor plating, a swing plate window and a brass storm cover. What makes these portholes desirable to sport divers is the fact that the backing plates are almost impossible to unbolt while underwater. This means that while many divers have swing plates or storm covers, very few have a complete set and even fewer have a set with matching serial numbers. For the underwater photographer, this wreck provides structures, hallways and compartments which all make for beautiful photos.
