Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey

brandonmc · 15th August 2008, 02:56

Yesterday a team of divers aboard the Independence II explored an unknown wreck in 350-400 fsw over 85 miles off the coast of New Jersey. To read the report, along with some pics, check my blog at: Down too long in the mignight sea...

Stay tuned for more,

-b

Mixaddict · 15th August 2008, 03:46

Great write up! Thanks for sharing! I look forward to hearing about what you actually did find!

Regards,
Randy

**luxrok** · 15th August 2008, 04:03

Brandon,

Great work, I am jealous I wasn't there! Tell Bill and Dan I said hi from sunny mexico!

Hans

robinfante · 15th August 2008, 14:26

congrats Brandon that's great.

Now I need to catch Dan at an unguarded moment and see if I can prise the target's name from him!

**jiseson** · 15th August 2008, 23:48

i am guessing they were looking for the Rio Tercero?

Dave Faye · 16th August 2008, 02:05

Wow I am amazed that the bottom temp was 51. I wish it was like that here in Boston. No hoods!! Nice!!! Viz and water color looked good to.

At what depth did they stop getting amibient light?

What was the reported viz at 400', 120' and 20'. Sorry for all the questions but don't keep me in suspense here....

Dave

Frankie Pellegrino · 17th August 2008, 02:33

Dear Dave
There was a good amount of amibient light on the bottom. It just never got dark. Viz was a solid 40 feet. We got very lucky conditions. We splashed at about 10:00 am so the sun was high in the sky. We were all very very surprised at the bottom temp.On the Hang I was sweating my ass off so Evan and myself pulled back Our Hoods. Ironicly last week I dove the Carolina and at the bottom the temp was 51 at 250 feet and the water between 150 feet to 70 feet was 45. Today I dove the Oregon and the temp was 46 at 120 feet. The Oregon is only about 12 miles off Long Ilands Shore.The gulf stream is mixing with the colder northern water. I have to say we got very lucky with the conditions. But after all 85 miles off shore is a far way;-)
Cheers Frankie

CCR-Wrecker · 17th August 2008, 13:55

I got to dive the Oregon yesterday with Frankie. On the way out we chatted about the deep dive. I have to tell you it was very impressive the amount of time and planning these guys did. The dive protocols were spelled out, all the i's dotted and tees crossed. Very proffessional fellas Congrats to all.Regards,Andy

Dave Faye · 17th August 2008, 23:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Frankie Pellegrino)

Dear Dave
There was a good amount of amibient light on the bottom. It just never got dark. Viz was a solid 40 feet. We got very lucky conditions. We splashed at about 10:00 am so the sun was high in the sky. We were all very very surprised at the bottom temp.On the Hang I was sweating my ass off so Evan and myself pulled back Our Hoods. Ironicly last week I dove the Carolina and at the bottom the temp was 51 at 250 feet and the water between 150 feet to 70 feet was 45. Today I dove the Oregon and the temp was 46 at 120 feet. The Oregon is only about 12 miles off Long Ilands Shore.The gulf stream is mixing with the colder northern water. I have to say we got very lucky with the conditions. But after all 85 miles off shore is a far way;-)
Cheers Frankie

Thanks for the info Frankie. Its funny, I'm only 200 miles north of you and water temps in the 300'-400'+ range never get above 43 and are usually 40 or so in early/mid summer. At 45' it heats up to a nice 50F and the next big jump is to the mid 60s+ at 20'. We get no ambient light whatsoever beyond 220', even 20 or 30 miles off shore.

Stay safe and keep up the posts on your expeditions.

Dave Faye

15th August 2008, 02:56	#1 (permalink)
brandonmc is awesome Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 114	Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey Yesterday a team of divers aboard the Independence II explored an unknown wreck in 350-400 fsw over 85 miles off the coast of New Jersey. To read the report, along with some pics, check my blog at: Down too long in the mignight sea... Stay tuned for more, -b __________________ http://www.downtoolong.com/
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15th August 2008, 03:46	#2 (permalink)
Mixaddict RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 523	Re: Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey Great write up! Thanks for sharing! I look forward to hearing about what you actually did find! Regards, Randy __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution, Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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15th August 2008, 04:03	#3 (permalink)
luxrok Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 75	Re: Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey Brandon, Great work, I am jealous I wasn't there! Tell Bill and Dan I said hi from sunny mexico! Hans __________________ Quiet Diver: A Cave Diving Blog Close Circuit Rebreather Apparel The whole business of authority is to interfere in other people's business.
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15th August 2008, 14:26	#4 (permalink)
robinfante I have a smoking gun Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mountain lakes nj Posts: 157	Re: Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey congrats Brandon that's great. Now I need to catch Dan at an unguarded moment and see if I can prise the target's name from him! __________________ Homer to Bart: “When a woman says nothing’s wrong, everything is wrong. And when a woman says everything’s wrong, EVERYTHING is wrong. And when a woman says something’s not funny, you better not laugh your ass off!” Check out www.robinfante.blogspot.com for trip reports and pics.
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jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 642	Re: Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey i am guessing they were looking for the Rio Tercero? __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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16th August 2008, 02:05	#6 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 169	Re: Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey Wow I am amazed that the bottom temp was 51. I wish it was like that here in Boston. No hoods!! Nice!!! Viz and water color looked good to. At what depth did they stop getting amibient light? What was the reported viz at 400', 120' and 20'. Sorry for all the questions but don't keep me in suspense here.... Dave __________________ Dave http://www.Bostondeepwrecks.com http://www.Fayelaw.com
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17th August 2008, 02:33	#7 (permalink)
Frankie Pellegrino Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC New York Posts: 135	Re: Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey Dear Dave There was a good amount of amibient light on the bottom. It just never got dark. Viz was a solid 40 feet. We got very lucky conditions. We splashed at about 10:00 am so the sun was high in the sky. We were all very very surprised at the bottom temp.On the Hang I was sweating my ass off so Evan and myself pulled back Our Hoods. Ironicly last week I dove the Carolina and at the bottom the temp was 51 at 250 feet and the water between 150 feet to 70 feet was 45. Today I dove the Oregon and the temp was 46 at 120 feet. The Oregon is only about 12 miles off Long Ilands Shore.The gulf stream is mixing with the colder northern water. I have to say we got very lucky with the conditions. But after all 85 miles off shore is a far way;-) Cheers Frankie
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17th August 2008, 13:55	#8 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker aka NY-Andy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 228	Re: Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey I got to dive the Oregon yesterday with Frankie. On the way out we chatted about the deep dive. I have to tell you it was very impressive the amount of time and planning these guys did. The dive protocols were spelled out, all the i's dotted and tees crossed. Very proffessional fellas Congrats to all.Regards,Andy __________________ "I know what you'll find, it's in your mind, it's what you want to see..." Ozzy
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17th August 2008, 23:05	#9 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 169	Re: Exploring numbers in 350-400 fsw off New Jersey Quote: (Originally Posted by Frankie Pellegrino) Dear Dave There was a good amount of amibient light on the bottom. It just never got dark. Viz was a solid 40 feet. We got very lucky conditions. We splashed at about 10:00 am so the sun was high in the sky. We were all very very surprised at the bottom temp.On the Hang I was sweating my ass off so Evan and myself pulled back Our Hoods. Ironicly last week I dove the Carolina and at the bottom the temp was 51 at 250 feet and the water between 150 feet to 70 feet was 45. Today I dove the Oregon and the temp was 46 at 120 feet. The Oregon is only about 12 miles off Long Ilands Shore.The gulf stream is mixing with the colder northern water. I have to say we got very lucky with the conditions. But after all 85 miles off shore is a far way;-) Cheers Frankie Thanks for the info Frankie. Its funny, I'm only 200 miles north of you and water temps in the 300'-400'+ range never get above 43 and are usually 40 or so in early/mid summer. At 45' it heats up to a nice 50F and the next big jump is to the mid 60s+ at 20'. We get no ambient light whatsoever beyond 220', even 20 or 30 miles off shore. Stay safe and keep up the posts on your expeditions. Dave Faye __________________ Dave http://www.Bostondeepwrecks.com http://www.Fayelaw.com
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