Usually trips to Erie don't get posted here and as a result y'all miss out on some great diving. I spoke with Jim from Osprey Charters last night. There is a dive planned for Thursday, August 20th out of Barcelona Harbor to the Dean Richmond. Osprey's site says the Dean and the Dean. I called him to verify that both dives would be on the Dean. He was a bit puzzled at this listing since usually the second dive is on the Indiana. In talking with him he asked if doing the Dean and a brand new wreck would be ok. I said SURE! This is a steel steamer that went down in the 20's-30's from all indications. As of last evening this wreck has not been dove on! That may change before August 20th but in any case it would still allow us to be some of the first divers on this wreck. This does not happen often. The Dean is a great dive with nice penetration for those so inclined it is in 115-120 feet and the new wreck is at 85 on a hard sandy bottom. If you want to do this sign up on Osprey;s site and send me a pm with questions and letting me know you want to do this. Doc Harry and I will be going so far that I know of and Jim tells me there is still room. I am hoping to get some trips organized for more Erie dives when they are available. this will allow me to get an idea of interest for setting these up. Water temps at depth will be in the 40's. Plan accordingly. So anyone from WVa, MD, and Virginia who would like to dive on a new wreck and one not so new but a fantastic dive get in touch with me.
