Buoyant1
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Another nice Wednesday night dive in Bainbridge, PA.
Max Depth 102 ffw
Duration 54 minutes
Temps still in the mid 40's
Max Depth 102 ffw
Duration 54 minutes
Temps still in the mid 40's
Where did you dive today?
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Dived last night at the local mudhole ... Redondo.
Vis was awesome!
Saw at least a dozen octopus ... two of them GPO's ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
Vis was awesome!
Saw at least a dozen octopus ... two of them GPO's ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
Well, sadly I’m done diving on Kauai Hawaii until my next visit.
9 dives, all were absolutely amazing.
9 dives, all were absolutely amazing.
Dived Anacapa Island yesterday and saw giant black sea bass and some sea lions. There's tons of kelp out there right now.
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yesterday, my first nite dive actually, a bit disappointed, but it was a beach dive anyways so ive still got expectations for a nite boat dive!
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Went diving with jeepman3sk today 
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308|Het koepeltje|66 Minutes|15M/48Ft|17C/63F[/table]
So, where did you dive today?
[table 0 0 3]#|Location|Duration|Depth|Temp
308|Het koepeltje|66 Minutes|15M/48Ft|17C/63F[/table]
So, where did you dive today?
July 5:
4. EBER WARD
Length: 213' Beam: 32' Depth: 100' - 140'
Type: Wooden Steamer Lost: April 20, 1909
Built: 1888, W. Bay City, MI
Location:
Lake Michigan, 4.5 miles west of Mackinac Bridge
Description:
How lost: While carrying a cargo of corn, the Ward struck a spring ice floe opening a large hole at her port bow. She went down quickly, taking five members of her crew with her. Eight men survived.
Present condition:
Her upper works are gone but the hull remains upright, very well preserved and remarkably intact. Among other features, she has a unique mushroom anchor, two decks, a round stern, engine, boiler, early mechanical unloading equipment, and hand trucks stored in her bow top deck. Her smokestack lies on the starboard bottom and a lifeboat rests off her starboard stern. Topside a porcelain toilet and bathtub sit on the deck.
12. SANDUSKY
Length: 110' Beam: 25' Depth: 70' - 84'
Type: Wooden Two Masted Brig Lost: September 20, 1856
Built: 1848, Sandusky, Ohio
Location:
Lake Michigan, 5 miles west of Mackinac Bridge
Description:
How lost: No one survived the sinking of the Sandusky. She was carrying a crew of seven and a cargo of grain. A strong gale overwhelmed her off Old Mackinac Point. A passing ship saw three sailors clinging to a spar but the gale prevented them from being reached.
Present condition:
The Sandusky is, perhaps, the best known and most visited dive site in the Straits of Mackinac. She is in relatively shallow water and is a well-preserved example of early Great Lakes sailing vessels. Upright on the bottom, her bowsprit still points upward and a ram's head figurehead crowns the bow. Figureheads are not typical on Great Lakes ships and this one is a replica. The original was removed for preservation after an attempted theft some years ago. While much of her hardware has illegally disappeared over the years, her rudder, tiller, capstan, working bilge pump, masts and rigging are still on site.
4. EBER WARD
Length: 213' Beam: 32' Depth: 100' - 140'
Type: Wooden Steamer Lost: April 20, 1909
Built: 1888, W. Bay City, MI
Location:
Lake Michigan, 4.5 miles west of Mackinac Bridge
Description:
How lost: While carrying a cargo of corn, the Ward struck a spring ice floe opening a large hole at her port bow. She went down quickly, taking five members of her crew with her. Eight men survived.
Present condition:
Her upper works are gone but the hull remains upright, very well preserved and remarkably intact. Among other features, she has a unique mushroom anchor, two decks, a round stern, engine, boiler, early mechanical unloading equipment, and hand trucks stored in her bow top deck. Her smokestack lies on the starboard bottom and a lifeboat rests off her starboard stern. Topside a porcelain toilet and bathtub sit on the deck.
12. SANDUSKY
Length: 110' Beam: 25' Depth: 70' - 84'
Type: Wooden Two Masted Brig Lost: September 20, 1856
Built: 1848, Sandusky, Ohio
Location:
Lake Michigan, 5 miles west of Mackinac Bridge
Description:
How lost: No one survived the sinking of the Sandusky. She was carrying a crew of seven and a cargo of grain. A strong gale overwhelmed her off Old Mackinac Point. A passing ship saw three sailors clinging to a spar but the gale prevented them from being reached.
Present condition:
The Sandusky is, perhaps, the best known and most visited dive site in the Straits of Mackinac. She is in relatively shallow water and is a well-preserved example of early Great Lakes sailing vessels. Upright on the bottom, her bowsprit still points upward and a ram's head figurehead crowns the bow. Figureheads are not typical on Great Lakes ships and this one is a replica. The original was removed for preservation after an attempted theft some years ago. While much of her hardware has illegally disappeared over the years, her rudder, tiller, capstan, working bilge pump, masts and rigging are still on site.
July 6th:
13.WILLIAM YOUNG
Length: estimated 148' Beam: N/A Depth: 100 - 120'
Type: Schooner barge Lost:1891
Built: 1863, Marine City, Michigan
Location:
Lake Huron, 1.25 miles east of Mackinac Bridge
Description:
Note: This shipwreck was discovered in midsummer, 2002. There is a great deal still unknown about it.
How lost: The Young was a former schooner bark converted to use as a tow barge. She was towing a cargo of coal when lost. She began taking on water and sank, probably in bad weather. No information now available on loss of life.
Present condition:
She struck bottom bow first resulting in damage to the bow. The top deck cabins are gone. The remainder of the hull is upright and in good condition. The holds are still full of coal eliminating any real penetration. The broken bow does, however, feature a "swimthrough" from the forward hatch to the anchors which still hang gracefully on each side. Because this wreck was not found earlier, it has not been looted and there is much to see. The ship's wheel, two anchors, a capstan, windlass, deadeyes, one mast, rigging and hardware can all be seen. A portion of the bow deck, perhaps broken off on impact, lies about 50' astern. Much more awaits discovery.
1. WILLIAM H. BARNUM
Length: 218' Beam: 35' Depth: 50' - 75'
Type: Wooden Steamer Lost: April 3, 1894
Built: 1873, Detroit, Michigan
Location:
Lake Huron, 5.5 miles southeast of Mackinac Bridge
Description:
How lost: While carrying a cargo of corn, the aging Barnum was blocked and cut by ice. No loss of life occurred.
Present condition:
She is upright and partially intact. The bow still has parts of the two decks, which can be penetrated. The stern is collapsing but a large boiler and propeller are in place. The rudder was salvaged some years ago and is displayed on the waterfront in St. Ignace.
13.WILLIAM YOUNG
Length: estimated 148' Beam: N/A Depth: 100 - 120'
Type: Schooner barge Lost:1891
Built: 1863, Marine City, Michigan
Location:
Lake Huron, 1.25 miles east of Mackinac Bridge
Description:
Note: This shipwreck was discovered in midsummer, 2002. There is a great deal still unknown about it.
How lost: The Young was a former schooner bark converted to use as a tow barge. She was towing a cargo of coal when lost. She began taking on water and sank, probably in bad weather. No information now available on loss of life.
Present condition:
She struck bottom bow first resulting in damage to the bow. The top deck cabins are gone. The remainder of the hull is upright and in good condition. The holds are still full of coal eliminating any real penetration. The broken bow does, however, feature a "swimthrough" from the forward hatch to the anchors which still hang gracefully on each side. Because this wreck was not found earlier, it has not been looted and there is much to see. The ship's wheel, two anchors, a capstan, windlass, deadeyes, one mast, rigging and hardware can all be seen. A portion of the bow deck, perhaps broken off on impact, lies about 50' astern. Much more awaits discovery.
1. WILLIAM H. BARNUM
Length: 218' Beam: 35' Depth: 50' - 75'
Type: Wooden Steamer Lost: April 3, 1894
Built: 1873, Detroit, Michigan
Location:
Lake Huron, 5.5 miles southeast of Mackinac Bridge
Description:
How lost: While carrying a cargo of corn, the aging Barnum was blocked and cut by ice. No loss of life occurred.
Present condition:
She is upright and partially intact. The bow still has parts of the two decks, which can be penetrated. The stern is collapsing but a large boiler and propeller are in place. The rudder was salvaged some years ago and is displayed on the waterfront in St. Ignace.
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