737 in Victoria?

[MarkH]

Talked to Erin from Ogden Point Dive Center today and he said that since Comox rejected the 737 artificial reef, rumour has it that the next possible site for it is in Victoria. At the breakwater. -A shore dive. It was supposed to be on the 5:00 news today, but I didn't have a T.V. handy where I was (it rots your brain anyways).

 

[Hyper-limits]

Wow that would be great. I don't how good it would be to dive a 737 as it is pretty much an empty shell. But if it is true it would make a great addition to the diving around Victoria.

 

[SeanQ]

You're joking right? Now I will never be able to get to sleep tonight...

I spoke to Erin on the phone the other day to set up some gear rentals for this weekend. Now I'm going to have to pester them until they tell me everything.

 

[wedivebc]

Talked to Erin from Ogden Point Dive Center today and he said that since Comox rejected the 737 artificial reef, rumour has it that the next possible site for it is in Victoria. At the breakwater. -A shore dive. It was supposed to be on the 5:00 news today, but I didn't have a T.V. handy where I was (it rots your brain anyways).

The local Indian band said it would be detrimental to the herring fishery for some reason, that is why Comox can't use it. I don't imagine it would last very long considering the wave action at the breakwater though. Why not Saanich Inlet?

 

[GDI]

Whats a matter are they running out of distroyers?

BC I love the diving

 

[wedivebc]

Whats a matter are they running out of distroyers?

BC I love the diving

Yeah, but they may have some subs coming available soon.

 

[mempilot]

Aluminum aircraft do not last long in saltwater. Take a look at the 727 sank off Miami many years ago. It's pretty much gone. They usually don't stay together long enough to generate any substantial growth. Being light, they also tend to shift and break up in current and surge. This also precludes permanent growth. The cost of sinking vs the reef it produces makes aircraft low on the choice list for artificial reef programs.

 

[bcsean]

So sad to see all the work that went into getting this plane prepped, and nowhere to sink it. I hadn't thought about it being eaten by the salt water though. Good point.

And honestly, how exciting is this going to be to dive through? It's a giant tube.

 

[Makenna]

I miss living in Victoria.
Sorry, I had to say that.

 

[Hyper-limits]

Yeah, but they may have some subs coming available soon.

The Huron and Annapolis would be nice addition too.