SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon

Gilles · 25th February 2008, 04:00

I had quite a good experience on this Liveaboard. Not cheap, but quality O2, and competent staff, and fantastic wreck diving, of course. They already have a number of AP Rebreather tanks (fortuneately I can adapt these onto the Meg, not sure about other makes though).

Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving aboard the SS Thorfinn In Micronesia

This follows from a mishap where the ship nearly sunk after colliding with a reef.

Would like to make another visit.

**wedivebc** · 25th February 2008, 13:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

I had quite a good experience on this Liveaboard. Not cheap, but quality O2, and competent staff, and fantastic wreck diving, of course. They already have a number of AP Rebreather tanks (fortuneately I can adapt these onto the Meg, not sure about other makes though).

Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving aboard the SS Thorfinn In Micronesia

This follows from a mishap where the ship nearly sunk after colliding with a reef.

Would like to make another visit.

Glad to hear they are back on the surface. Did they have to re-engine after the mishap?

Gilles · 26th February 2008, 04:47

I think the website mentions changing out the gennies (powered by noisy jimmies), hopefully to soemthing quieter.

The existing 2-stage steamer is easily over-hauled (if it was needed). This is a very cool feature of this ship. Quite enjoyable to listen to and feel the "heartbeat" of the powerful steam engine of this Liveaboard.

**wedivebc** · 28th February 2008, 00:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

I think the website mentions changing out the gennies (powered by noisy jimmies), hopefully to soemthing quieter.

The existing 2-stage steamer is easily over-hauled (if it was needed). This is a very cool feature of this ship. Quite enjoyable to listen to and feel the "heartbeat" of the powerful steam engine of this Liveaboard.

I forgot that it was steam powered. I operated steam powered ships in the navy. Now I have to go on the Thorfinn!

Gilles · 28th February 2008, 03:35

Let us know of any plans

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The one time I was there was with a group of single tank OC'rs.

It is truly great diving, within the lagoon no currents, and would be easy to set up and stage bailout for looooong Rebreather dives within the 70 some WWII wrecks (mostly 5000-~12000 ton size).

***jradomski*** · 28th February 2008, 13:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

I had quite a good experience on this Liveaboard. Not cheap, but quality O2, and competent staff, and fantastic wreck diving, of course. They already have a number of AP Rebreather tanks (fortuneately I can adapt these onto the Meg, not sure about other makes though).

Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving aboard the SS Thorfinn In Micronesia

This follows from a mishap where the ship nearly sunk after colliding with a reef.

Would like to make another visit.

I too have enjoyed a trip aboard the thorfinn on more than one occassion.. The first time I had to bring my tanks and arrange for sorb, but the last trip was a breeze..

I gave Lance a deal on the 2l & 3l steel cylinders he has on board (purely a selfish act

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Rust Bucket · 3rd March 2008, 21:58

Thorfinn has been or is about to have its refit completed in Batangas in the Philippines after hitting a reef last year. I enjoyed my time on her last January, I thought she was the cheaper of the live aboards in Chuuk, but more versitile.

Captain Lance does add to the experience with his sea faring tales. Would love to head back and dive aboard the Thorfinn again. Once you have dived the wrecks of Chuuk its pretty hard to find better.

Cheers

John

Celia_E · 3rd March 2008, 23:44

Glad she's on the mend at Batangas.
I loved her engine room, it's like stepping onto the past!!
I also enjoyed Lance's excellent pre dive briefings and his stories.

Dive safe,

Celia

PS If you are going half around the world the plane fare alone is expensive, the cost of a good liveaboard is peanuts when you consider what you spent on your Rebreather anyway....

25th February 2008, 04:00	#1 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon I had quite a good experience on this Liveaboard. Not cheap, but quality O2, and competent staff, and fantastic wreck diving, of course. They already have a number of AP Rebreather tanks (fortuneately I can adapt these onto the Meg, not sure about other makes though). Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving aboard the SS Thorfinn In Micronesia This follows from a mishap where the ship nearly sunk after colliding with a reef. Would like to make another visit. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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25th February 2008, 13:02	#2 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,394	Re: SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) I had quite a good experience on this Liveaboard. Not cheap, but quality O2, and competent staff, and fantastic wreck diving, of course. They already have a number of AP Rebreather tanks (fortuneately I can adapt these onto the Meg, not sure about other makes though). Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving aboard the SS Thorfinn In Micronesia This follows from a mishap where the ship nearly sunk after colliding with a reef. Would like to make another visit. Glad to hear they are back on the surface. Did they have to re-engine after the mishap? __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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26th February 2008, 04:47	#3 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon I think the website mentions changing out the gennies (powered by noisy jimmies), hopefully to soemthing quieter. The existing 2-stage steamer is easily over-hauled (if it was needed). This is a very cool feature of this ship. Quite enjoyable to listen to and feel the "heartbeat" of the powerful steam engine of this Liveaboard. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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28th February 2008, 00:48	#4 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,394	Re: SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) I think the website mentions changing out the gennies (powered by noisy jimmies), hopefully to soemthing quieter. The existing 2-stage steamer is easily over-hauled (if it was needed). This is a very cool feature of this ship. Quite enjoyable to listen to and feel the "heartbeat" of the powerful steam engine of this Liveaboard. I forgot that it was steam powered. I operated steam powered ships in the navy. Now I have to go on the Thorfinn! __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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28th February 2008, 03:35	#5 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon Let us know of any plans. The one time I was there was with a group of single tank OC'rs. It is truly great diving, within the lagoon no currents, and would be easy to set up and stage bailout for looooong Rebreather dives within the 70 some WWII wrecks (mostly 5000-~12000 ton size). __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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28th February 2008, 13:14	#6 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,871	Re: SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) I had quite a good experience on this Liveaboard. Not cheap, but quality O2, and competent staff, and fantastic wreck diving, of course. They already have a number of AP Rebreather tanks (fortuneately I can adapt these onto the Meg, not sure about other makes though). Truk Lagoon Wreck Diving aboard the SS Thorfinn In Micronesia This follows from a mishap where the ship nearly sunk after colliding with a reef. Would like to make another visit. I too have enjoyed a trip aboard the thorfinn on more than one occassion.. The first time I had to bring my tanks and arrange for sorb, but the last trip was a breeze.. I gave Lance a deal on the 2l & 3l steel cylinders he has on board (purely a selfish act ) __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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3rd March 2008, 21:58	#7 (permalink)
Rust Bucket New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 40	Re: SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon Thorfinn has been or is about to have its refit completed in Batangas in the Philippines after hitting a reef last year. I enjoyed my time on her last January, I thought she was the cheaper of the live aboards in Chuuk, but more versitile. Captain Lance does add to the experience with his sea faring tales. Would love to head back and dive aboard the Thorfinn again. Once you have dived the wrecks of Chuuk its pretty hard to find better. Cheers John __________________ "The oceans breathed a life into me that I could have never conjured up on my own, and I will forever be in its debt. The secrets I have, were given to me because I went alone, and in the silence of myself I could hear them. It has been said that the only exploration of value is of ones self. If that is true, then I have had no better teacher in life than the ocean" - Carlos Eyles-
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3rd March 2008, 23:44	#8 (permalink)
Celia_E Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: back from paradise... Posts: 111	Re: SS Thorfinn Liveaboard Truk Lagoon Glad she's on the mend at Batangas. I loved her engine room, it's like stepping onto the past!! I also enjoyed Lance's excellent pre dive briefings and his stories. Dive safe, Celia PS If you are going half around the world the plane fare alone is expensive, the cost of a good liveaboard is peanuts when you consider what you spent on your Rebreather anyway.... __________________ "We are now a two Meg family!!!"
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