Submarine

[jessejean]

Ok, too many rumors. Does anyone have a link to some factual information that can be relied upon? I would love to help out, but I need to know what the real deal is. How much money to be raised? Is the casino night already in the works? Is there any update on where they decide to put it?

My grandfather was a captain of nuclear sub, and one of the first underwater photographers for the Navy...first human to dive under the polar caps. Diving a sub would mean a lot to me, and to him.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Contact Don Robarge. He's the local go-getter in charge.
djrobarge@yahoo.com

 

[jessejean]

Thanks Max...see you at the sub

 

[JMdiver]

Hi Jessejean,
You can also go to: http://www.ships2reefs.com/ & http://www.dui-online.com/ships_2_reefs.html You can more info there too & if that's not enough go to the contact us area & send them an e-mail, I'm sure they'll get back to you.

John

 

[jessejean]

Looks like these websites haven't been updated for a while...it's ok, I have enough dive connections around here - I'll just have to do some investigating

Thanks for the info!

 

[JMdiver]

Like I said just e-mail them & you'll get the info you're looking for, especially Ca. Ships 2 Reefs.

John

 

[jessejean]

OK, for anyone that is interested, this is the scoop I got from someone on the board for Wrecks 2 Reefs. They are trying to sink the sub, but they might have to fill it with sand or concrete because of liability. That would be very sad. I understand the group not wanting to be liable, but don't you think it is a little ironic? Wreck diving is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Everyone knows that, or if not, they should not be down there.

 

[headhunter]

OK, for anyone that is interested, this is the scoop I got from someone on the board for Wrecks 2 Reefs. They are trying to sink the sub, but they might have to fill it with sand or concrete because of liability. That would be very sad. I understand the group not wanting to be liable, but don't you think it is a little ironic? Wreck diving is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Everyone knows that, or if not, they should not be down there.

If they are going to fill it with sand or concrete, I'd rather that they sunk something else that allows the possibility of penetration. Otherwise, what's the point of having a wreck? Why spend all of that money to have what will ultimately wind up being a substandard wreck when judged against other artificial reefs of this kind.

In my opinion, it would not be much of a draw for SoCal's dive businesses to have a wreck filled in with no possibility of penetration. Not sure why they would do this with the sub, but not feel it necesssary with the Yukon.

Maybe someone from one of these organizations can comment in this thread. I'm assuming that I'm missing something here.

Thanks for posting the info.

Christian

 

[jessejean]

Exactly my sentiments, although I also realize that wreck diving is not the only reason for it being sunk. It is also part of the initiative to create artificial reefs to promote sealife growth. I guess we will just have to see.

 

[orangelion03]

Ok, sinking das boot, but making it unpenetrable, doesnt make a hell of a lot of sense from the diving destination point of view. It only makes for a uniquely shaped contour on the bottom. I'm guessing the reason some would want to make it entry proof is that the spaces inside a sub (even a big one like Sailfish...it's the same basic hull as the Nautilus) are extremely tight. By the time you hog enough out of it to make room, as well as access holes in the inner and outer hulls, you have something that may not be rigid enough to tow out of the graving dock.

All that being said, i wouldnt mind swiming around this beastie.