I understand the sinking of the USS Oriskany is scheduled for June 25. Does anyone know if there will be dive boats or other charter boats that will be available to view the sinking?
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SuPrBuGmAn
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I'm sure there will be, however, diving will not be allowed until the following day from what I remember. If you are willing to charter a boat, I wouldn't see a problem with you finding a way to get out to the site.
It'll also surely be covered by the media pretty well.
It'll also surely be covered by the media pretty well.
SuPrBuGmAn
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10' inflatable out 25miles 
I think maybe I'd get some evil looks! LOL
I took it 1mile offshore and was really nervous, 20+miles isn't in its future!
I think maybe I'd get some evil looks! LOLI took it 1mile offshore and was really nervous, 20+miles isn't in its future!
SeaYoda
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mike_s
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Yes on the charter's to watch it sink. They are bringing in "dive boats" to watch the sinking from Panama City and further aways. Since it'll take several hours to sink, expect it to be a long trip. I'm afraid most likely what will happen is that we'll be out on the boat to watch it sink and there will be some sort of delay and then they'll decide they don't have enough daylight left and will wait until the next day. It'll be just my luck.
(Then I'll have to ride out in Matt's Zodiac two days in a row!)
(Then I'll have to ride out in Matt's Zodiac two days in a row!)
SuPrBuGmAn
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It may take two days to reach 25miles with my 9.8hp motor
mike_s
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SuPrBuGmAn:It may take two days to reach 25miles with my 9.8hp motor
Matt,
I'm refitting a useless "Spare Air" bottle for Nitros-Oxide to attach to your outboard. We should be able to make the trip in about 30 minutes after that.
File a flight plan first with Pensacola ATC so you don't violate the Panhandle Air Defense Identification Zone.
SuPrBuGmAn
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LOL Reminds me of these things
http://www.flyinginflatableboats.com/FIB_p3.JPG
I actually saw one being toed on a trailer on the interstate, the wings weren't attached so I had no idea what the hell a damned little boat like that had any business with such a big motor. Course, then I saw some pics and movies of these things flying around online
http://www.flyinginflatableboats.com/FIB_p3.JPG
I actually saw one being toed on a trailer on the interstate, the wings weren't attached so I had no idea what the hell a damned little boat like that had any business with such a big motor. Course, then I saw some pics and movies of these things flying around online
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