USNS Vandenberg

[Div109]

Was wondering if anyone has dove the Vandenberg after Hurricane Irma went through Key West. I was there last July and have heard that it is now about 23 feet deeper. My dive partner and I were planning on going back in June, but I'd like to find out the condition of the ship.

Thanks

 

[Wookie]

Ship is fine, turned about 30 degrees to starboard. 23 is an exaggeration, 10 is a lot closer to the truth.

 

[llBuckshotll]

Headed back there in March. Can't wait to get back in the Vandy! Most likely going to do our wreck training as well with Captains Corner. Sounds like she's open for diving, but any other local information would be great.

 

[Wookie]

Headed back there in March. Can't wait to get back in the Vandy! Most likely going to do our wreck training as well with Captains Corner. Sounds like she's open for diving, but any other local information would be great.

What would you like to know? Captain's Corner dives it every day. DKW dives it most days. Lost Reef is busy filming a reality show, so they aren't diving much. I haven't seen anything out of South Point since the Storm, and Finz will dive anywhere you want.

 

[Johnoly]

What would you like to know? ....

Haven't heard a peep out of Seaclusive aka Playmate. Satellite photos show it's still floating.

 

[Wookie]

Haven't heard a peep out of Seaclusive aka Playmate. Satellite photos show it's still floating.

Needs a little work before next season....

 

[Div109]

Ship is fine, turned about 30 degrees to starboard. 23 is an exaggeration, 10 is a lot closer to the truth.

Thanks Wookie

 

[CptTightPants21]

I'm looking to do some diving in the Keys. Most Key West charters have one boat and run AM and PM charters with tight time tables. Does anyone know any that can accommodate 2 deco dives (75-90 min each) on the Vandy without having to set up (and be on the hook for) a private charter?

 

[Wookie]

Captains corner will allow you to make one deco dive rather than 2 NDL dives on a double dip.

Edit. I reread your question. No. Everyone comes home for lunch.

The only person I know that did that was me on the speigal grove and the vandy in the tech-wreck charters.

 

[Johnoly]

.... Does anyone know any that can accommodate 2 deco dives (75-90 min each) on the Vandy without having to set up (and be on the hook for) a private charter?

Are you looking for a single day, single person trip,,,,,or would you be willing to do a 3-4 day live aboard all tech trip that includes several lower keys wrecks?