Do you want the good news or the bad news?

Drmike · 12th March 2006, 07:45

I only got to hear the bad news before I leaped over the side of the dive boat and swam down the line that the captain had just finished tying to the wreck. We had been side-scanning off the West coast malaysia for the last week or so and I was heading down to see what it was we had found at this location. The captain after finishing his tie-on had returned to give us the bad news just as I was about to jump in.

"The bad news is there are no portholes, the good news is......." I didnt hear as I splashed into the water.

To me the best moment when wreck diving at an uncharted site is when the shape of the wreck comes out of the darkness and you can begin to realise what you have found.

As I passed 40m and the wreck came into view it was clear why there were no portholes...we had found an unchartered submarine.

With the aid of the on-board library we realised we had found the wreck of the Italian built sub the UIT23.

This UIT23 was stripped empty of its fighting equipment and was used secretly by the Germans during the war as a cargo sub to smuggle desperately needed goods such as tin and rubber back to Germany from asia. It was salvaged but her exact location had remained unchartered - untill now.

It was a great trip. Two virgin wrecks, two battleships, a cruise liner, a submarine, a cargo ship or two - all on one trip.

Ill put some pics up on my website in a bit.

Fred Evans · 12th March 2006, 08:10

Sounds like a great trip, the 'bad news' is I missed it! What was the viz like?

There is a cople of back to back trips on the Trident first half of April but I guess you have an appointment with Boris?

Regards, Fred

Drmike · 12th March 2006, 08:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by Fred Evans)

Sounds like a great trip, the 'bad news' is I missed it! What was the viz like?

There is a cople of back to back trips on the Trident first half of April but I guess you have an appointment with Boris?

Regards, Fred

Hi Fred,

The sea conditions were really great (read: slack all day long)

Vis was good for the west coast, maybe 10-15m on all but Kuma which was down to 5m.

Yup I have the pleasure of stoney cove to look forward to mid april!

Odin · 12th March 2006, 09:36

[quote=
Yup I have the pleasure of stoney cove to look forward to mid april![/quote]
You mad fool..why?

nskdrs · 12th March 2006, 10:25

Goooood to have you back on this board.
Er...no I'm not gay

rogeringebo · 12th March 2006, 10:33

Hi Dr Mike!
I am thinking about a careermove...what is it you do?...Your lifestyle seems to suit me "laaaaaaaaaajk a glove

"

abowie · 13th March 2006, 05:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by rogeringebo)

Hi Dr Mike!
I am thinking about a careermove...what is it you do?...Your lifestyle seems to suit me "laaaaaaaaaajk a glove

"

He dives.

Isn't that enough?

Drmike · 13th March 2006, 06:28

Pics from this (Malacca Straits) trip are up on my website now if anyone is interested.

http://drmike.smugmug.com/Wreck%20diving/168339

mverick · 7th April 2006, 17:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

I only got to hear the bad news before I leaped over the side of the dive boat and swam down the line that the captain had just finished tying to the wreck. We had been side-scanning off the West coast malaysia for the last week or so and I was heading down to see what it was we had found at this location. The captain after finishing his tie-on had returned to give us the bad news just as I was about to jump in.

"The bad news is there are no portholes, the good news is......." I didnt hear as I splashed into the water.

To me the best moment when wreck diving at an uncharted site is when the shape of the wreck comes out of the darkness and you can begin to realise what you have found.

As I passed 40m and the wreck came into view it was clear why there were no portholes...we had found an unchartered submarine.

With the aid of the on-board library we realised we had found the wreck of the Italian built sub the UIT23.

This UIT23 was stripped empty of its fighting equipment and was used secretly by the Germans during the war as a cargo sub to smuggle desperately needed goods such as tin and rubber back to Germany from asia. It was salvaged but her exact location had remained unchartered - untill now.

It was a great trip. Two virgin wrecks, two battleships, a cruise liner, a submarine, a cargo ship or two - all on one trip.

Ill put some pics up on my website in a bit.

Need a buddy?

12th March 2006, 07:45	#1 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Do you want the good news or the bad news? I only got to hear the bad news before I leaped over the side of the dive boat and swam down the line that the captain had just finished tying to the wreck. We had been side-scanning off the West coast malaysia for the last week or so and I was heading down to see what it was we had found at this location. The captain after finishing his tie-on had returned to give us the bad news just as I was about to jump in. "The bad news is there are no portholes, the good news is......." I didnt hear as I splashed into the water. To me the best moment when wreck diving at an uncharted site is when the shape of the wreck comes out of the darkness and you can begin to realise what you have found. As I passed 40m and the wreck came into view it was clear why there were no portholes...we had found an unchartered submarine. With the aid of the on-board library we realised we had found the wreck of the Italian built sub the UIT23. This UIT23 was stripped empty of its fighting equipment and was used secretly by the Germans during the war as a cargo sub to smuggle desperately needed goods such as tin and rubber back to Germany from asia. It was salvaged but her exact location had remained unchartered - untill now. It was a great trip. Two virgin wrecks, two battleships, a cruise liner, a submarine, a cargo ship or two - all on one trip. Ill put some pics up on my website in a bit. __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you Last edited by Drmike : 12th March 2006 at 08:54.
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12th March 2006, 08:10	#2 (permalink)
Fred Evans Old Bull Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indonesia, Jakarta Posts: 51	Re: Do you want the good news or the bad news? Sounds like a great trip, the 'bad news' is I missed it! What was the viz like? There is a cople of back to back trips on the Trident first half of April but I guess you have an appointment with Boris? Regards, Fred
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Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Re: Do you want the good news or the bad news? Quote: (Originally Posted by Fred Evans) Sounds like a great trip, the 'bad news' is I missed it! What was the viz like? There is a cople of back to back trips on the Trident first half of April but I guess you have an appointment with Boris? Regards, Fred Hi Fred, The sea conditions were really great (read: slack all day long) Vis was good for the west coast, maybe 10-15m on all but Kuma which was down to 5m. Yup I have the pleasure of stoney cove to look forward to mid april! __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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Odin Egbert - the Deco Dancer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: U.K Posts: 142	Re: Do you want the good news or the bad news? [quote= Yup I have the pleasure of stoney cove to look forward to mid april![/quote] You mad fool..why?
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nskdrs New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: germany Posts: 79	Re: Do you want the good news or the bad news? Goooood to have you back on this board. Er...no I'm not gay
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12th March 2006, 10:33	#6 (permalink)
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13th March 2006, 05:55	#7 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 573	Re: Do you want the good news or the bad news? Quote: (Originally Posted by rogeringebo) Hi Dr Mike! I am thinking about a careermove...what is it you do?...Your lifestyle seems to suit me "laaaaaaaaaajk a glove" He dives. Isn't that enough? __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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7th April 2006, 17:40	#9 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 494	Re: Do you want the good news or the bad news? Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) I only got to hear the bad news before I leaped over the side of the dive boat and swam down the line that the captain had just finished tying to the wreck. We had been side-scanning off the West coast malaysia for the last week or so and I was heading down to see what it was we had found at this location. The captain after finishing his tie-on had returned to give us the bad news just as I was about to jump in. "The bad news is there are no portholes, the good news is......." I didnt hear as I splashed into the water. To me the best moment when wreck diving at an uncharted site is when the shape of the wreck comes out of the darkness and you can begin to realise what you have found. As I passed 40m and the wreck came into view it was clear why there were no portholes...we had found an unchartered submarine. With the aid of the on-board library we realised we had found the wreck of the Italian built sub the UIT23. This UIT23 was stripped empty of its fighting equipment and was used secretly by the Germans during the war as a cargo sub to smuggle desperately needed goods such as tin and rubber back to Germany from asia. It was salvaged but her exact location had remained unchartered - untill now. It was a great trip. Two virgin wrecks, two battleships, a cruise liner, a submarine, a cargo ship or two - all on one trip. Ill put some pics up on my website in a bit. Need a buddy?
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