Expedition to Mallorca

Saga · 24th July 2008, 08:47

Hi all,

I was glad to participate in my first DIRrebreather expedition this
july. It was quite an experience. We've been diving 2 sisterships in
Mallorca Island in Spain.
It's not every day that I have the chance to dive 2 deep wrecks that
are quite similar, sunk at the same depth (roughly 95m), at the same
time (the same day during second world war) and within a couple of
hundred meters from each other. Their names are Pegaso and Impetuoso
and they were Italian Fregates.
So beginning of July, I went there with enthusiasm.

After a day in the train (I live on the french Cote d'Azur) and the
ferry boat, I arrive in Palma de Mallorca where I was welcomed by the
rest of the team: Per Bjorn, a Norvegian Instructor and his friend
Jan, Marc a spanish Meg diver, Gian from Mallorca, Antoine and Thierry
also from France, and Cedric my husband.
We had a lot of fun preparing the rebreathers, the shotline, the
bailout tanks and everything we should need.
Every day was an early departure as we had to travel by car up to the
north of island, to Puerto Pollenca, where our diving boat was
located. On the 1st day, we were so early that the local harbour guard
didn't want to let us go. I think he used a little too much of the
local alcohol as he was very aggressive and needed 7 spanish policemen
to calm down.
During that time, we loaded the dive boat we rented for a few days and
headed to where the 2 wrecks are lying.
Visibility was great with plenty of light even at 100m. The
temperature was a little bit surprising as it was around 13C on the
bottom and 23C near the surface, so it was quite a relief to reach the
shallower stops at the end of the dives. All the guys had their
drysuit with thick undergarments and I was the only one with a semi-
dry suit (my dry suit just broke down) and the only woman also!

The two wrecks are simply great, gently lying on their side, quite
well preserved, with their full load of guns, artifacts, fishes. They
were not damaged during their sinking, as they were both scuttled by
their italian crew to avoid being taken by their enemies.
All the dives went smoothly and all the other rebreather divers
(mainly Megalodon, as I was the only Evolution diver) enjoyed the
wrecks as well. Per Bjorn shot a nice video (you can see it at http://www.dirrebreather.com/expeditions/wreckexpe.php)
and I will try to write a more complete report of this expedition.

Have fun. Cheers,

MrClive · 24th July 2008, 08:55

hi eveline,

thanks for sharing, looking forward to the full report

AMW · 24th July 2008, 09:56

Not wanting to hijack the thread but if any one is going to the north of the island a good place to stay is :

canramon - Villa to Rent in Pollensa, Countryside, Mallorca (Majorca), Spain

I have stayed here and it is good it even has a small pool to test gear in

. about ten minutes from Pot. Pollensa.

Say hello to Cedric from me.

Andrew.
Please note I have not financial interest in this villa.

Tautaz · 24th July 2008, 20:27

I've been there for holidays last year and get a dvd of the wrecks.

How and how much did you find gases on island? They are quite expensive from the info I get.

Thanks for your help. I've got a project on Ibiza (Carburo Metalico are sold on Ibiza too)

David

cedricverdier · 28th July 2008, 01:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by AMW)

Say hello to Cedric from me.

Andrew.

Hi Andrew,

Hope to see you again in France!

Cheers

24th July 2008, 08:47	#1 (permalink)
Saga SAGA Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Dolphin Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Dolphin Other SCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saint Raphael . France Posts: 31	Twin Deep Wrecks in Spain Hi all, I was glad to participate in my first DIRrebreather expedition this july. It was quite an experience. We've been diving 2 sisterships in Mallorca Island in Spain. It's not every day that I have the chance to dive 2 deep wrecks that are quite similar, sunk at the same depth (roughly 95m), at the same time (the same day during second world war) and within a couple of hundred meters from each other. Their names are Pegaso and Impetuoso and they were Italian Fregates. So beginning of July, I went there with enthusiasm. After a day in the train (I live on the french Cote d'Azur) and the ferry boat, I arrive in Palma de Mallorca where I was welcomed by the rest of the team: Per Bjorn, a Norvegian Instructor and his friend Jan, Marc a spanish Meg diver, Gian from Mallorca, Antoine and Thierry also from France, and Cedric my husband. We had a lot of fun preparing the rebreathers, the shotline, the bailout tanks and everything we should need. Every day was an early departure as we had to travel by car up to the north of island, to Puerto Pollenca, where our diving boat was located. On the 1st day, we were so early that the local harbour guard didn't want to let us go. I think he used a little too much of the local alcohol as he was very aggressive and needed 7 spanish policemen to calm down. During that time, we loaded the dive boat we rented for a few days and headed to where the 2 wrecks are lying. Visibility was great with plenty of light even at 100m. The temperature was a little bit surprising as it was around 13C on the bottom and 23C near the surface, so it was quite a relief to reach the shallower stops at the end of the dives. All the guys had their drysuit with thick undergarments and I was the only one with a semi- dry suit (my dry suit just broke down) and the only woman also! The two wrecks are simply great, gently lying on their side, quite well preserved, with their full load of guns, artifacts, fishes. They were not damaged during their sinking, as they were both scuttled by their italian crew to avoid being taken by their enemies. All the dives went smoothly and all the other rebreather divers (mainly Megalodon, as I was the only Evolution diver) enjoyed the wrecks as well. Per Bjorn shot a nice video (you can see it at http://www.dirrebreather.com/expeditions/wreckexpe.php) and I will try to write a more complete report of this expedition. Have fun. Cheers, __________________ Eveline Verdier CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer Inspiration/Evolution http://www.tek-aventure.com www.sagascuba.com Last edited by Saga : 26th July 2008 at 18:53.
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MrClive RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cork city ireland Posts: 176	Re: Expedition to Mallorca hi eveline, thanks for sharing, looking forward to the full report __________________ clive
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24th July 2008, 09:56	#3 (permalink)
AMW Andrew Martin Ward Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cam ,Glos, England Posts: 173	Re: Expedition to Mallorca Not wanting to hijack the thread but if any one is going to the north of the island a good place to stay is : canramon - Villa to Rent in Pollensa, Countryside, Mallorca (Majorca), Spain I have stayed here and it is good it even has a small pool to test gear in . about ten minutes from Pot. Pollensa. Say hello to Cedric from me. Andrew. Please note I have not financial interest in this villa. __________________ AMW Blog (very poor effort :-) http://a-m-ward.blogspot.com/ http://amward.myblogsite.com/ Lot ,France cave diving sites and area resources. www.lot46.com Caving and cave diving photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/amward/
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24th July 2008, 20:27	#4 (permalink)
Tautaz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colomiers France Posts: 79	Re: Expedition to Mallorca I've been there for holidays last year and get a dvd of the wrecks. How and how much did you find gases on island? They are quite expensive from the info I get. Thanks for your help. I've got a project on Ibiza (Carburo Metalico are sold on Ibiza too) David
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28th July 2008, 01:13	#5 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 498	Re: Expedition to Mallorca Quote: (Originally Posted by AMW) Say hello to Cedric from me. Andrew. Hi Andrew, Hope to see you again in France! Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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