Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)
I've discovered the location of a uncharted wreck in my area and would like some advice while the planning for the dives are still in it infancy.
Details:
-After some research I discovered that its probably a WWII Flower Class Corvette approx 65m long.
-depth is 250'
-current can reach up to 2 knots but they are reasonable during slack tide
-the wreck may or may not be covered in fishing nets.
The only thing I'm really worried about is the 2 knot current. I would like to stay away from drifting deco as the wreck is really close to shipping lanes and I'm sure that using a jon line is feasible but will be very uncomfortable. Are there any other options I can consider?
Scott
Id stick with a Jon line, but you can also have a deco platform under your boat (if its a big enough size) and drift with the boat. That will give you a better radar signiature and higher visibility (modern cargo ships have virtually no crew these days that would ever see a surface marker/chase boat let alone have time to react to one once in visible range, the radar is your best bet)
Spend some time setting up lines to make it easy for you to get from the downline to the ladder ! Can be fun in strong currents
Pic the best time to
End your dive based on slack, take a hacksaw - go straight for bell!