Vessels scuttled off Gozo (Malta)

Pierre Farrugia · 13th August 2006, 16:46

GOZO / Malta (di-ve news) -- August 13, 2006 -- 1110CEST -- Two old vessels MV Karwela and MV Comino Land were scuttled at Ix-Xatt l-Ahmar in Gozo on Saturday afternoon.

The two vessels, which took over seven hours to sink, will now serve as an artificial reef for divers.

The operation started at 0600CEST with the use of air-filled buoyancy tanks, which ensured that the two ships settled at 35 metres below the sea.

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono watched the operation, together with a large crowd of spectators on both land and sea.

Dr. Gonzi described the event as another link in the chain of events to boost tourism in both Malta and Gozo.

http://www.di-ve.com/dive/portal/portal.jhtml?id=244291

Hope to have some pics soon

MGI · 14th August 2006, 19:28

Great news. I was in Gozo a couple of years back and was driven around the island by a guy with a stretched white Mercedes. It's probably the only vehicle of its type on the island. Have you seen it around? Great diving; I'll be sure to dive on these wrecks on my next visit!

13th August 2006, 16:46	#1 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Vessels scuttled off Gozo (Malta) GOZO / Malta (di-ve news) -- August 13, 2006 -- 1110CEST -- Two old vessels MV Karwela and MV Comino Land were scuttled at Ix-Xatt l-Ahmar in Gozo on Saturday afternoon. The two vessels, which took over seven hours to sink, will now serve as an artificial reef for divers. The operation started at 0600CEST with the use of air-filled buoyancy tanks, which ensured that the two ships settled at 35 metres below the sea. Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono watched the operation, together with a large crowd of spectators on both land and sea. Dr. Gonzi described the event as another link in the chain of events to boost tourism in both Malta and Gozo. http://www.di-ve.com/dive/portal/portal.jhtml?id=244291 Hope to have some pics soon __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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14th August 2006, 19:28	#2 (permalink)
MGI New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 63	Re: Vessels scuttled off Gozo (Malta) Great news. I was in Gozo a couple of years back and was driven around the island by a guy with a stretched white Mercedes. It's probably the only vehicle of its type on the island. Have you seen it around? Great diving; I'll be sure to dive on these wrecks on my next visit!
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