|
Departing aboard GAUNTLET from Fairhaven, MA - BUZZARDS BAY WRECKS - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2006 |
 |
|
|
SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2006 - TROJAN
The TROJAN was a 260 foot long freighter sunk in a collision with the passenger liner Nacoochee on January 22, 1906 in dense fog. The TROJAN was carrying a cargo of bronze ingots, glassware, carbonated beverages, whiskey and crates of bottles at the time of her sinking. The wreck was not extensively salvaged; however many of the bronze ingots were removed. The TROJAN lies in about 110 feet off water four miles WSW of Cuttyhunk Island, just west of Martha's Vineyard. The wreck is largely intact and sits perfectly upright. Visibility can be poor to excellent, averaging 10-20' depending on the season. The area is very silty and visibility can thus be easily disturbed.
Two dives, departing at 7:00 am, returning ~3 pm Cost: $125 per person (lunch included)
SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2006 - TROJAN AND PORT HUNTER
The PORT HUNTER sank on November 2, 1918 following a collision with the tug Covington. The PORT HUNTER was a 320 foot long British freighter that had been carrying Army supplies from the U.S. to Europe for use in WWI. The PORT HUNTER was carrying leather jackets, wool long underwear, shirts, trousers as well as narrow gauge steel rails, 800 sets of railroad car wheels, railroad engines, and about 2,000 tons of steel billets. It was rumored that gold bouillon and whiskey were also aboard, but that has never been confirmed. The wreck was extensively salvaged after her sinking. The PORT HUNTER lies in 80 feet of water on a hard sand bottom. The wreck is intact except for the upper bridge and she sits upright. Penetration into the wreck is possible. This wreck is located near Hedge Fence Shoal in Vineyard Sound (~20 miles out of Fairhaven, MA). It is subject to extreme currents and may only be dived at slack tide.
Two dives, departing at 6:30 am, returning ~5 pm Cost: $160 per person (lunch included)
Note: the Port Hunter can only be dived at slack tide, which generally means just one dive per day is possible (unless you want to get up real early for the 7 am slack), so we will dive the Trojan in morning and then move over to the Port Hunter for the 1:30 pm slack.
MONDAY, MAY 29, 2006 - COL. WILLIAM B. COWIN
The COL. WILLIAM B. COWIN ran aground on Hens and Chickens Reef on December 17, 1941. She tore a large hole in her hull, sinking in about 30 minutes. Fortunately, there were no fatalities in the accident. The COWIN was a 180 foot long, 719 ton passenger/freight vessel and could move along at 18 knots. The COWIN was commissioned into the US Army Transport Corps and was used to transport personnel and equipment at the time of her sinking. The COWIN (also occasionally and incorrectly referred to as the CORBIN or CORVIN) was not extensively salvaged (except for removal of her propellers). The wreck sits upright with a slight list to port in 75 feet of water. There is some penetration in the cargo areas. Currents can be strong in the area, and visibility can range from 5-20 feet.
Two dives, departing at 7:00 am, returning ~1 pm Cost: $125 per person (lunch included)
TRIP PARTICULARS:
GAUNTLET will depart each day from Fairhaven Shipyard in Fairhaven, MA. Details and driving directions to the marina/boat will be provided shortly before the trip. Each trip is limited to 6 passengers plus crew. Technical divers using open circuit may bring 2 sets of doubles each if needed, plus whatever stage bottles.
Sleeping on or loading the boat the afternoon/evening prior to a trip is not permitted without permission in advance of the trip.
In the event of a cancellation due to weather, you will be refunded the total amount of the charter less a $40 deposit to cover fuel and dockage. If the boat has not left Salem, MA at the time of cancellation, you will receive a full refund.
All divers must complete diver data sheets, liability release waivers. Divers must have appropriate certification and experience for dives listed here. See Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions/GAUNTLET policies for more information.
Contact Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions to make a reservation (617) 480-5261
|
