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[CDRMidnight]

I guess I need to look up the shipwrecks in the great lakes. I've always had an interest in Ships both afloat and sunk.

The USS Utah is one where you can clearly see the difference in condition between what is submerged and what is not.

I'm so glad the UTAH is 'finally' getting more respect - to me, it's always felt a bit like an "also sunk" compared to the tragedy of the ARIZONA on the other side of Ford Island.

Of course, the whole thing/situation was a horrible, sad moment in history.

But yes, I will freely admit that I enjoy diving on wrecks more than "just the reef". Chalk it up to that "abandoned places" meme, or something... don't know.

(Also, the reefs in Hawaii, because of the isolated geography, aren't really "pretty" reefs like what you see off Australia, Indonesia, etc. With getting pummeled by waves and storms, there's no big coral 'fronds' and stuff. Lots of fish, etc., so still tremendous spots to dive, just... different.)

Cheers,
-CM-

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[CDRMidnight]

I remember watching Sea Hunt back in the day. I got scuba certification on Oahu back in the 70’s. Did a recertification in the early 2000’s on Lake Champlain. Gave away all my gear before I moved.

Get yourself all fixed up and healthy ( ), then come out here for a celebratory dive/visit!

Cheers,
-CM-

 

[Joe's_Roxy]

oh Hell YEAH!!!!!

Wait...can I bring Roxy and is there a heated garage that I can store her in when I am not driving her?

 

[Mikeoso]

I guess I need to look up the shipwrecks in the great lakes. I've always had an interest in Ships both afloat and sunk.

The USS Utah is one where you can clearly see the difference in condition between what is submerged and what is not.

Lots of shipwrecks around here (Mississippi River). Sadly, the river moves around a lot. The Sultana, America's worst maritime disaster (1865, 1800 dead) , lies four miles from the river and 30 feet deep under a soybean field in Arkansas.

 

[Joe's_Roxy]

 

[Sean L]

I'm so glad the UTAH is 'finally' getting more respect - to me, it's always felt a bit like an "also sunk" compared to the tragedy of the ARIZONA on the other side of Ford Island.

Of course, the whole thing/situation was a horrible, sad moment in history.

But yes, I will freely admit that I enjoy diving on wrecks more than "just the reef". Chalk it up to that "abandoned places" meme, or something... don't know.

(Also, the reefs in Hawaii, because of the isolated geography, aren't really "pretty" reefs like what you see off Australia, Indonesia, etc. With getting pummeled by waves and storms, there's no big coral 'fronds' and stuff. Lots of fish, etc., so still tremendous spots to dive, just... different.)

Cheers,
-CM-

Well for me, Utah no longer serving as a Battleship but as a training ship doesn't take away from the fact that she still has crew entombed in her. I paid my respects there before I saw the Arizona up close.

 

[Pinion]

That one? Yes.

 

[Robieman]

Yeah buddy!!

 

[CDRMidnight]

I can't believe I'm even contemplating training and doing this... *smh*

https://www.honolulumarathon.org/our-events/hapalua-half-marathon

Cheers,
-CM-

 

[obwahn]

I can't believe I'm even contemplating training and doing this... *smh*

https://www.honolulumarathon.org/our-events/hapalua-half-marathon

Cheers,
-CM-

Where should we send the cards and flowers?

 

[SABLE RHINO]

When can I start?

 

[Sean L]

Just did a little bit of reading on the Sultana. Absolutely terrible! Rated at 375 passengers but the Captain crammed over 2000 recently released Union POWs on board trying to maximize the payout he would get from the government.

 

[Krondor]

 

[SABLE RHINO]

 

[SABLE RHINO]

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