WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward

**Steve** · 21st December 2006, 06:13

From memory the wrecks, and their depths, of Guadalcanal and Tulaghi are :

USS John Penn 55 m
USS Atlanta 130 m
Hirokawa Maru 60 m
Kinugawa Maru 30 m
Azumasan Maru 70 m
USS Aaron Ward 70 m
USS Kanawha 60 m
HMNZS Moa 40 m
HMAS Canberra about 700m I think.

Jeff 'Scuttle' is the man to ask about that part of the world.

silent running · 21st December 2006, 06:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

From memory the wrecks, and their depths, of Guadalcanal and Tulaghi are :

USS John Penn 55 m
USS Atlanta 130 m
Hirokawa Maru 60 m
Kinugawa Maru 30 m
Azumasan Maru 70 m
USS Aaron Ward 70 m
USS Kanawha 60 m
HMNZS Moa 40 m
HMAS Canberra about 700m I think.

Jeff 'Scuttle' is the man to ask about that part of the world.

Thanks, Steve. Yes, the Atlanta is the deep one, I thought so.

Scuttle, are all the wrecks mentioned by Steve accesable from Dive Tulagi?

Scuttle · 21st December 2006, 07:53

Yes Tulagi Dive do all the wrecks Steve mentioned & more--- bar the Canberra.

Travel is about 1-1-5 hrs between the islands of Guadalcanal & Tulagi & the conditions have to be fairly good for at least 6hrs if based at Tulagi to do the Honiara wrecks. Strong currents run at times too. If you make it know you want to dive them, Neil is only too happy to try.

The Purist · 21st December 2006, 08:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by grandizer52)

Mna that's probably the most historical wrecks of WWII behind the USS ARIZONA, it was the first shots fired, with the first enemy sinking, can't wait to visit.

Um - point of order, "first shots fired"? - there had been a bit of stuff going on elsewhere before that, but I know what you mean

A group of us are heading out that way in Aug/Sep 07 diving with Tulagi - looks like it's gonna be a good trip!

Scuttle · 21st December 2006, 08:55

It will be great seeing another Ck diver out there, any other breathers coming?

silent running · 21st December 2006, 08:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Scuttle)

Yes Tulagi Dive do all the wrecks Steve mentioned & more--- bar the Canberra.

Travel is about 1-1-5 hrs between the islands of Guadalcanal & Tulagi & the conditions have to be fairly good for at least 6hrs if based at Tulagi to do the Honiara wrecks. Strong currents run at times too. If you make it know you want to dive them, Neil is only too happy to try.

Thanks for the info Jeff. Have you been on the Atlanta? What kind of shape is she in?

Scuttle · 21st December 2006, 09:07

Na, to deep for this old fella. Neil did a solo O/C dive on it last year, said it was on its side & the shot unfortunately was on the keel side so didn't get much time to have a good look before it was time to ascend.

***Decodiver*** · 21st December 2006, 09:37

I have dived the Atlanta, did so in in October 2004 with Pennny Glover.

She is an awesome wreck laying twisted onto her back in places, she suffered a huge pummeling prior to being scuttled.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

The Purist · 21st December 2006, 09:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Scuttle)

It will be great seeing another Ck diver out there, any other breathers coming?

Should be a total of 3CKs, 2 Megs, 1 Inspo & 3 bailout wallahs (OC)

grandizer52 · 21st December 2006, 10:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by The Purist)

Um - point of order, "first shots fired"? - there had been a bit of stuff going on elsewhere before that, but I know what you mean

A group of us are heading out that way in Aug/Sep 07 diving with Tulagi - looks like it's gonna be a good trip!

ok I see your from the UK, along with the HOOD

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Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,117	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward From memory the wrecks, and their depths, of Guadalcanal and Tulaghi are : USS John Penn 55 m USS Atlanta 130 m Hirokawa Maru 60 m Kinugawa Maru 30 m Azumasan Maru 70 m USS Aaron Ward 70 m USS Kanawha 60 m HMNZS Moa 40 m HMAS Canberra about 700m I think. Jeff 'Scuttle' is the man to ask about that part of the world. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,832	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) From memory the wrecks, and their depths, of Guadalcanal and Tulaghi are : USS John Penn 55 m USS Atlanta 130 m Hirokawa Maru 60 m Kinugawa Maru 30 m Azumasan Maru 70 m USS Aaron Ward 70 m USS Kanawha 60 m HMNZS Moa 40 m HMAS Canberra about 700m I think. Jeff 'Scuttle' is the man to ask about that part of the world. Thanks, Steve. Yes, the Atlanta is the deep one, I thought so. Scuttle, are all the wrecks mentioned by Steve accesable from Dive Tulagi? Last edited by silent running : 21st December 2006 at 06:28.
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Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 237	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward Yes Tulagi Dive do all the wrecks Steve mentioned & more--- bar the Canberra. Travel is about 1-1-5 hrs between the islands of Guadalcanal & Tulagi & the conditions have to be fairly good for at least 6hrs if based at Tulagi to do the Honiara wrecks. Strong currents run at times too. If you make it know you want to dive them, Neil is only too happy to try.
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The Purist New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 99	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward Quote: (Originally Posted by grandizer52) Mna that's probably the most historical wrecks of WWII behind the USS ARIZONA, it was the first shots fired, with the first enemy sinking, can't wait to visit. Um - point of order, "first shots fired"? - there had been a bit of stuff going on elsewhere before that, but I know what you mean A group of us are heading out that way in Aug/Sep 07 diving with Tulagi - looks like it's gonna be a good trip!
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Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 237	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward It will be great seeing another Ck diver out there, any other breathers coming?
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silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,832	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward Quote: (Originally Posted by Scuttle) Yes Tulagi Dive do all the wrecks Steve mentioned & more--- bar the Canberra. Travel is about 1-1-5 hrs between the islands of Guadalcanal & Tulagi & the conditions have to be fairly good for at least 6hrs if based at Tulagi to do the Honiara wrecks. Strong currents run at times too. If you make it know you want to dive them, Neil is only too happy to try. Thanks for the info Jeff. Have you been on the Atlanta? What kind of shape is she in?
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Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 237	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward Na, to deep for this old fella. Neil did a solo O/C dive on it last year, said it was on its side & the shot unfortunately was on the keel side so didn't get much time to have a good look before it was time to ascend.
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*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,181	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward I have dived the Atlanta, did so in in October 2004 with Pennny Glover. She is an awesome wreck laying twisted onto her back in places, she suffered a huge pummeling prior to being scuttled. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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The Purist New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 99	Re: WW2 Destroyer Aarron Ward Quote: (Originally Posted by Scuttle) It will be great seeing another Ck diver out there, any other breathers coming? Should be a total of 3CKs, 2 Megs, 1 Inspo & 3 bailout wallahs (OC)
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