[PSUBS-MAILIST] PC2021

[Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles]

 Speigel Grove and Duane are the two larger ships forming artificial reefs in the Keys.  Both are about 6-7 miles East of Key Largo.  The biggest is the Vandenburg 7 miles southeast of Key West.  Key Largo is a 15 minute drive from Islamorada, Key West is 2-hour drive from Islamorada.
The estimate I got for a barge (with crane up to 5000 pound load) in the Keys was $2500/day.  He was out of Big Pine Key which an hour drive from Islamorada.  He thought he could fit three subs but I believe I saw the barge in Key Largo last year and it looked to me like it would fit two.  Maybe the one he was referencing was a larger barge.  I don't recall how much room there was left for observers/divers once the subs are loaded but can find out.  If you're really serious I can inquire again but it's not going to be cheap.
I'm going through Sebastion on my way south so maybe I'll stop into Triton and talk with them if my schedule allows it, otherwise I'll call later and ask if they would be willing to host a tour there.  It's a good 4.5 hour drive to Sebastian from the Keys so might make sense to have an overnight there or just seek individual tours when you are arrive or leave the state.
Jon


    On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 12:05:02 PM EST, Cliff Redus via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:  
 
  David, the wreck dive we discussed is the USS Oriskany.  It is about 20 miles south of Pensacola Florida in about 200 ft of water so out for as a possible dive location for PC2021.  Wow, California to the Keys with a sub, I thought Texas to the Keys was long!  How are you planning to transport the sub?
Jon, I like October for PC2021.  Last couple of summer Psub conventions have been very hot during on tows.  It also gives more time for getting the Covid 19 under control.  I like the idea of splitting the cost to rent a barge that we could load out a sub and tow to a dive site over a wreck. It would be great if the Suhr's could host again.  Doug's Boston Whaler was terrific as tender and their place was an absolutely perfect base.  (No pressure Doug)
I would like to see us plan an excursion to Triton subs in Sebastian, Florida.
Cliff

   
  
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