Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident

dkieley · 6th February 2007, 01:12

Being a Newfie, I head of this today from my dad:

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A 51-year-old man from the United States, who had been diving in the flooded mine shafts of Wabana, Bell Island, was pronounced dead today at the Dr. Walter Templeman hospital on the island after an incident in No. 2 mine.

The cause of death is under investigation by the RCMP. No further details will be released until next of kin have been notified.

The man was a member of an international team of divers taking part in a 12-day exploration project in the abandoned and flooded iron ore mines. The team was made up of experienced cave divers from Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Egypt. The project was titled Mine Quest in which artifacts and structures like train tracks, were being explored, and photographed.

According to the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Society, Bell Island became prominent in the international mining and steel industry over a period of mining operations from 1895-1966. "

Does anyone have any credible information?

Thanks

dkieley · 6th February 2007, 01:18

More info at this website:

The Telegram: News | Diver dies during mine dive

dkieley · 6th February 2007, 01:21

More info....

Bell Island Expedition "Mine Quest"

dantheman · 6th February 2007, 01:46

There's a very active memorial thread over at TDS ...

Explorer · 6th February 2007, 02:33

Heard about the accident this morning. Our prayers are with the family.

solocavediver · 6th February 2007, 09:21

Deep sympathy for those involved...

I have to say I disagree with one thing the newspaper said; namely, the bit about him being an "experienced cavediver with 130 dives....". 130 dives is not that much experience (and don't let anyone fool you into thinking otherwise). Whether that had aught to do with the accident, is another matter.

All the best,

Charles Read.

Doppler · 6th February 2007, 10:47

Thanks for your thoughts and sympathy... Joe was a great mate and an excellent addition to the team. We are pushing on and today -- having fulfilled our original mandate -- will be pushing on laying new line in both shallow and deep sections of the mine (12 and 40 metres respectively).

FYI... this project features both CCR and OC exposures, with OC dives restricted to the shallow passages. CCRs used on this project include Inspirations, Megladons, and Oroborus units.

Bell Island Expedition "Mine Quest"

***caveseeker7*** · 6th February 2007, 11:06

My condolences to the team mates, family and friends.

CharlieT · 6th February 2007, 11:16

Very sorry to learn about this.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Charlie

Nad · 6th February 2007, 11:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Doppler)

Thanks for your thoughts and sympathy... Joe was a great mate and an excellent addition to the team. We are pushing on and today -- having fulfilled our original mandate -- will be pushing on laying new line in both shallow and deep sections of the mine (12 and 40 metres respectively).

FYI... this project features both CCR and OC exposures, with OC dives restricted to the shallow passages. CCRs used on this project include Inspirations, Megladons, and Oroborus units.

Bell Island Expedition "Mine Quest"

Hi Steve,

My condolences to the team and family.
Hardest time is always for the survivors and you guys,as team mates, took the best decision: go ahead, also for him.

Best,

Nad

6th February 2007, 01:12	#1 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident Being a Newfie, I head of this today from my dad: " A 51-year-old man from the United States, who had been diving in the flooded mine shafts of Wabana, Bell Island, was pronounced dead today at the Dr. Walter Templeman hospital on the island after an incident in No. 2 mine. The cause of death is under investigation by the RCMP. No further details will be released until next of kin have been notified. The man was a member of an international team of divers taking part in a 12-day exploration project in the abandoned and flooded iron ore mines. The team was made up of experienced cave divers from Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and Egypt. The project was titled Mine Quest in which artifacts and structures like train tracks, were being explored, and photographed. According to the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Society, Bell Island became prominent in the international mining and steel industry over a period of mining operations from 1895-1966. " Does anyone have any credible information? Thanks __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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6th February 2007, 01:18	#2 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident More info at this website: The Telegram: News \| Diver dies during mine dive __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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6th February 2007, 01:21	#3 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident More info.... Bell Island Expedition "Mine Quest" __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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6th February 2007, 01:46	#4 (permalink)
dantheman Emoticonoclast Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: May 2005 Location: NorthEast USA Posts: 396	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident There's a very active memorial thread over at TDS ...
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6th February 2007, 02:33	#5 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 775	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident Heard about the accident this morning. Our prayers are with the family. __________________ 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves, 20 dwarves took turns doing handstands on the carpet
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6th February 2007, 09:21	#6 (permalink)
solocavediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 106	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident Deep sympathy for those involved... I have to say I disagree with one thing the newspaper said; namely, the bit about him being an "experienced cavediver with 130 dives....". 130 dives is not that much experience (and don't let anyone fool you into thinking otherwise). Whether that had aught to do with the accident, is another matter. All the best, Charles Read.
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6th February 2007, 10:47	#7 (permalink)
Doppler Cut along dotted line... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Not Basingstoke... thank god Posts: 179	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident Thanks for your thoughts and sympathy... Joe was a great mate and an excellent addition to the team. We are pushing on and today -- having fulfilled our original mandate -- will be pushing on laying new line in both shallow and deep sections of the mine (12 and 40 metres respectively). FYI... this project features both CCR and OC exposures, with OC dives restricted to the shallow passages. CCRs used on this project include Inspirations, Megladons, and Oroborus units. Bell Island Expedition "Mine Quest"
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6th February 2007, 11:06	#8 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,462	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident My condolences to the team mates, family and friends. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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6th February 2007, 11:16	#9 (permalink)
CharlieT Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 449	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident Very sorry to learn about this. My condolences to his family and friends. Charlie
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6th February 2007, 11:28	#10 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 977	Re: Iron Ore Mine Diving Accident Quote: (Originally Posted by Doppler) Thanks for your thoughts and sympathy... Joe was a great mate and an excellent addition to the team. We are pushing on and today -- having fulfilled our original mandate -- will be pushing on laying new line in both shallow and deep sections of the mine (12 and 40 metres respectively). FYI... this project features both CCR and OC exposures, with OC dives restricted to the shallow passages. CCRs used on this project include Inspirations, Megladons, and Oroborus units. Bell Island Expedition "Mine Quest" Hi Steve, My condolences to the team and family. Hardest time is always for the survivors and you guys,as team mates, took the best decision: go ahead, also for him. Best, Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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