*REVISED per 6gill's corrections: The HMS Chaudiere is purportedly "the first destroyer -escort to be sunk to form an artificial reef." [cite] She's 364' long laying on her port side. Her structure ranges from depths of 50' to 110'.
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 11:41 AM
I'm headed to the Sunshine Coast and Porpoise Bay Canada (about 1.5 hours from Vancouver, BC) tomorrow for a long weekend. I'll be offline diving the HMS Chaudiere* (for the first time), fabulous walls, drift diving, and more! Emerald Sea - here I come!
*REVISED per 6gill's corrections: The HMS Chaudiere is purportedly "the first destroyer -escort to be sunk to form an artificial reef." [cite] She's 364' long laying on her port side. Her structure ranges from depths of 50' to 110'.
*REVISED per 6gill's corrections: The HMS Chaudiere is purportedly "the first destroyer -escort to be sunk to form an artificial reef." [cite] She's 364' long laying on her port side. Her structure ranges from depths of 50' to 110'.
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 11:45 AM
Way 
So speaking of which...how cool will it be?
Dont' forget to log in and give us a status report as this seems like a really cool dive! Have a ball! -ww
So speaking of which...how cool will it be?
Dont' forget to log in and give us a status report as this seems like a really cool dive! Have a ball! -ww
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 11:47 AM
I'm not sure of the temps up that way - I'm thinking around 48 degrees. WW I'm heading up with RJ, so you know what kind of blast it will be! 
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 11:48 AM
I'm not sure of the temps up that way - I'm thinking around 48 degrees. WW I'm heading up with RJ, so you know what kind of blast it will be!
Ooooohhhhh NOW I'm REALLY jealous! He is a blast!
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 11:48 AM
Wish I had a drysuit....
and tickets...
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and tickets...
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 01:02 PM
DG ~ Have a great trip. Give RJ a hug from me. 
I can't wait to hear all the fun and exciting details.
48 Degrees is not cold. Tony and I dove last winter in 42-43 degree water.
Funny thing was it was warmer in the water that night.
I am sure your topside temps will be warmer than the water even in Canada.
I can't wait to hear all the fun and exciting details.
48 Degrees is not cold. Tony and I dove last winter in 42-43 degree water.
Funny thing was it was warmer in the water that night.
I am sure your topside temps will be warmer than the water even in Canada.
Edited by gis_gal, 25 October 2006 - 01:04 PM.
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 01:14 PM
I'm headed to the Sunshine Coast and Porpoise Bay Canada (about 1.5 hours from Vancouver, BC) tomorrow for a long weekend. I'll be offline diving the HMS Chaudiere* (for the first time), fabulous walls, drift diving, and more! Emerald Sea - here I come!
*The HMS Chaudiere was the first of Canada's artificial reefs sunk in 1992! She's a 366' long destroyer laying on her port side. Her structure ranges from depths of 50' to 110'.
Hum....you come to play in my backyard and this is the first I hear of it?
For the record the Chaud is 364' while the others are 366',do you know why?
The G.B.Church was the first.
The time of the trip is dependent on the ferries so bring a book,DVDs and snacks.Which ferry you guys planning for?
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 01:26 PM
Surprise!?Hum....you come to play in my backyard and this is the first I hear of it?
I asked RJ a few weeks ago if you were going and he said he thought so.Just posting info from Kals' site, since I haven't personally dove it with my tape measure...For the record the Chaud is 364' while the others are 366',do you know why?
No clue why the 2' short. Bribes to keep the Church the longest at the time?My bad, perhaps I mistook it as being the first and it is the first Destroyer sunk as an artificial reef? Again, info from Kal's site.The G.B.Church was the first.
11:20 Friday.The time of the trip is dependent on the ferries so bring a book,DVDs and snacks. Which ferry you guys planning for?
And I think I am just going to give up posting info about Canada. I am always wrong about it.
I just don't speak the language!
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 02:12 PM
Well I certainly expect a report WHILE one or two people stop in for a glass of wine on their way home at the end of the weekend!
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 02:19 PM
Have fun Dive Girl! It should be a great trip. That's next on my agenda for BC dives.
Sixgill, was the ship constructed 2' shorter or did it happen in the sinking process?
Sixgill, was the ship constructed 2' shorter or did it happen in the sinking process?
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 03:47 PM
Wow ... don't forget to get all of your shots and don't forget that English/Canadian dictionary! The good news is that at the current exchage rate you should be able to buy the province.
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 04:12 PM
We are diving Sunday and having to head back same day, so I don't know if we will have time, but I'll check with RJ and let you know!Well I certainly expect a report WHILE one or two people stop in for a glass of wine on their way home at the end of the weekend!
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 04:13 PM
eh?Wow ... don't forget to get all of your shots and don't forget that English/Canadian dictionary!
Not really it's $0.88US=$1.00CAN I remember the days of $0.55US=$1.00CANThe good news is that at the current exchage rate you should be able to buy the province.
It's Winter time - you know you're a diver when you're scraping ice off your windshield INSIDE your vehicle...!
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
Once in a while, it is good to step back, take a breath, and remember to be humble. You'll never know it all - ScubaDadMiami. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve - Lao-tzu. One dog barks at something, the rest bark at him - Chinese Proverb.
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 04:19 PM
eh?Wow ... don't forget to get all of your shots and don't forget that English/Canadian dictionary!
Not really it's $0.88US=$1.00CAN I remember the days of $0.55US=$1.00CANThe good news is that at the current exchage rate you should be able to buy the province.
Ouch! So do I! Of course the Canadians liked it the other way! But who could blame them!
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Posted 25 October 2006 - 04:21 PM
Actually this sounds like a great wreck:
Oh and have a glass of wine for me!
The 366' ship settled on her port side (~90o). The deck at the stern is 50-60' deep, at the superstructure is about 80' and at the bow is 90-100'. The bottom at the stern is about 80', at midship is about 110', beneath the guns is about 140' and the bow hangs over a ledge. Large, yellow cautionary buoys (X) are attached to the ship at the stern, mid-ship and bow. Orange and white mooring cans (X) are attached to the ship just forward of the superstructure and mid-mortor bay.
Oh and have a glass of wine for me!
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