Big O News (sinking)

shell-back · 17th May 2006, 17:24

Just got word the O sunk in 36 min , a bit faster then the 4 hour projected time. Navy will have divers down today to check for OSINWO, ( ohh shit it never went off) anyone have any other info ?

told the stern dropped like a rock with a bit of a twist at the end

hchoat · 17th May 2006, 17:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back)

Just got word the O sunk in 36 min , a bit faster then the 4 hour projected time. Navy will have divers down today to check for OSINWO, ( ohh shit it never went off) anyone have any other info ?

told the stearn dropped like a rock with a bit of a twist at the end

Robert Turpin (the Escambia Co. Artificial Reef Co-ordinator) is a friend of mine. I should know exactly how she lies, etc later tonight.

***diverklondike*** · 17th May 2006, 18:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat)

Robert Turpin (the Escambia Co. Artificial Reef Co-ordinator) is a friend of mine. I should know exactly how she lies, etc later tonight.

Yup... I saw some footage on the final moments on CNN a little while ago... The stern had dropped first and looked like it was leaning a little starboard...

M

Genesis · 18th May 2006, 02:03

From on-site this morning..... we got there a bit late and this was the best I could do on the photos - sure didn't expect to see her listing over HARD and about to go under from ~7nm out!

It was pretty sloppy out there; not unsafe for small craft, but for the guys in mid-20-foot CCs (myself included) it was a wet ride on the way in..... doesn't look it from the pictures - but it was what it was.... on the way back in the wind really started to crank from the west and make for a need to slow down significantly....

The Navo wave model site said it was going to be 2'ish this morning building to 3-4s this afternoon (typical tight chop, and the afternoon was pretty confused too as the earlier wind was out of the NW, then shifted around to more westward) - I'd say they nailed it from the amount of salt I ate..... definitely worth it tho....

***diverklondike*** · 18th May 2006, 13:44

Based on a sidescan that the Navy did late yesterday it looks like it did end up settling upright...

That would put the top of the wreck at about 60fsw and the sand at 210fsw...

Time to charge up the Zepp and make a run down all 888 feet of her...

Dive Safe...

Mark

**trob09** · 18th May 2006, 13:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Based on a sidescan that the Navy did late yesterday it looks like it did end up settling upright...

That would put the top of the wreck at about 60fsw and the sand at 210fsw...

Time to charge up the Zepp and make a run down all 888 feet of her...

Dive Safe...

Mark

I'm in. I'd also like to go exploring inside. Seems like this could take more than a couple of dives.....

Genesis · 18th May 2006, 21:37

If you see a sea foam green 23 Sailfish out there... that's me. Holler at me on 16 or 68 - radio is always on......

I expect to be there on as many nice days as I can.....

Andy M · 18th May 2006, 21:48

For us non-local divers who might be passing by... Which is the best port to get to the Big O from? Any recommended dive operators?

Andy

Jens Kallmeyer · 18th May 2006, 22:18

HI

It is in German, but you can find a little video with a nice areal view of the blast and the sinking
http://www.spiegel.de/reise/aktuell/...416891,00.html

Jens

***diverklondike*** · 19th May 2006, 00:54

Here is a great link to some additional pictures of the sinking and a video.

http://www.divingindepth.com/Desktop...57&tabindex=44

Dive Safe..

Mark

17th May 2006, 17:24	#1 (permalink)
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17th May 2006, 17:32	#2 (permalink)
hchoat Resident Selkie Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL- USA Posts: 220	Re: Big O News (sinking) Quote: (Originally Posted by shell-back) Just got word the O sunk in 36 min , a bit faster then the 4 hour projected time. Navy will have divers down today to check for OSINWO, ( ohh shit it never went off) anyone have any other info ? told the stearn dropped like a rock with a bit of a twist at the end Robert Turpin (the Escambia Co. Artificial Reef Co-ordinator) is a friend of mine. I should know exactly how she lies, etc later tonight. __________________ Duct tape is like the force... it has a light side and dark side, and it holds the universe together.
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17th May 2006, 18:08	#3 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,439	Re: Big O News (sinking) Quote: (Originally Posted by hchoat) Robert Turpin (the Escambia Co. Artificial Reef Co-ordinator) is a friend of mine. I should know exactly how she lies, etc later tonight. Yup... I saw some footage on the final moments on CNN a little while ago... The stern had dropped first and looked like it was leaning a little starboard... M
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18th May 2006, 02:03	#4 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,394	Re: Big O News (sinking) From on-site this morning..... we got there a bit late and this was the best I could do on the photos - sure didn't expect to see her listing over HARD and about to go under from ~7nm out! It was pretty sloppy out there; not unsafe for small craft, but for the guys in mid-20-foot CCs (myself included) it was a wet ride on the way in..... doesn't look it from the pictures - but it was what it was.... on the way back in the wind really started to crank from the west and make for a need to slow down significantly.... The Navo wave model site said it was going to be 2'ish this morning building to 3-4s this afternoon (typical tight chop, and the afternoon was pretty confused too as the earlier wind was out of the NW, then shifted around to more westward) - I'd say they nailed it from the amount of salt I ate..... definitely worth it tho.... __________________ "A venturesome minority will always be eager to get off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks for Godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches - that is the right and privilege of any free American." http://www.denninger.net http://www.diversunion.org/liability.htm - Fix the Diving Cert racket Last edited by Genesis : 18th May 2006 at 02:08.
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18th May 2006, 13:44	#5 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,439	Re: Big O News (sinking) Based on a sidescan that the Navy did late yesterday it looks like it did end up settling upright... That would put the top of the wreck at about 60fsw and the sand at 210fsw... Time to charge up the Zepp and make a run down all 888 feet of her... Dive Safe... Mark
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18th May 2006, 13:52	#6 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 685	Re: Big O News (sinking) Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Based on a sidescan that the Navy did late yesterday it looks like it did end up settling upright... That would put the top of the wreck at about 60fsw and the sand at 210fsw... Time to charge up the Zepp and make a run down all 888 feet of her... Dive Safe... Mark I'm in. I'd also like to go exploring inside. Seems like this could take more than a couple of dives.....
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18th May 2006, 21:37	#7 (permalink)
Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,394	Re: Big O News (sinking) If you see a sea foam green 23 Sailfish out there... that's me. Holler at me on 16 or 68 - radio is always on...... I expect to be there on as many nice days as I can..... __________________ "A venturesome minority will always be eager to get off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks for Godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches - that is the right and privilege of any free American." http://www.denninger.net http://www.diversunion.org/liability.htm - Fix the Diving Cert racket
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18th May 2006, 21:48	#8 (permalink)
Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 408	Re: Big O News (sinking) For us non-local divers who might be passing by... Which is the best port to get to the Big O from? Any recommended dive operators? Andy __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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18th May 2006, 22:18	#9 (permalink)
Jens Kallmeyer New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI, US Posts: 55	Re: Big O News (sinking) HI It is in German, but you can find a little video with a nice areal view of the blast and the sinking http://www.spiegel.de/reise/aktuell/...416891,00.html Jens
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19th May 2006, 00:54	#10 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,439	Re: Big O News (sinking) Here is a great link to some additional pictures of the sinking and a video. http://www.divingindepth.com/Desktop...57&tabindex=44 Dive Safe.. Mark
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