Argonaut - Eastbourne - Sat 19th July

[weazelz]

Originally Posted by Sixsquid

Now if someone could provide some info on diving the wreck ...........

useful info from Dive Sussex here

[Letz]

Originally Posted by weazelz

useful info from Dive Sussex here

Yeah, I was meaning more like a Diver Mag wreck tour with a diagram Also, it seems the depths are a bit off on that description. It says seabed 32m and I was told deeper than that last year when told about the wreck and others have posted getting 38m

I would therefore be inclined to think 32m is the CD so I'll look out some tide info.

[tom]

there's a reason Dive Sussex is sometimes known as The Book of Lies, you know

Usually best to assume that depths in there are a) least astronomical depth (ie chart depth, you have to add the tide) and b) often a little bit off.

Diving info: only done it once and it was pretty poor vis, but it looks like it would be very easy to accidentally end up inside if you dropped into a hold - plenty of big spaces. Lots of nets on the wreck too, including monofil that it's easy to get tangled in (lots of wildlife trapped in them). So if vis is poor be careful.

[Getafix]

Originally Posted by Sixsquid

Yeah, I was meaning more like a Diver Mag wreck tour with a diagram Also, it seems the depths are a bit off on that description. It says seabed 32m and I was told deeper than that last year when told about the wreck and others have posted getting 38m

I would therefore be inclined to think 32m is the CD so I'll look out some tide info.

The 32m depth is lowest astronomical tide depth and only of the surrounding seabed, not including scours, when I've dived it from Eastbourne you have pretty much what Tom said weeks ago. Don't go into the scour under the stern( 40m ish) and you can plan on 37-38m max depth, with 32-35 for most of it.

The wreck is upright, with a nice swim through at the stern, you can go through and out and turn around and admire the swanky stern window area. There are some portholes still on her, and if you look very-very carefully you may be able to find some knapkin rings, about 2" round, that used to be silver plated ( a little bit can still hang on) and has the legend " SY Argonaut" and a little ship motif on it.

[Letz]

Originally Posted by tom

there's a reason Dive Sussex is sometimes known as The Book of Lies, you know

Usually best to assume that depths in there are a) least astronomical depth (ie chart depth, you have to add the tide) and b) often a little bit off.

Diving info: only done it once and it was pretty poor vis, but it looks like it would be very easy to accidentally end up inside if you dropped into a hold - plenty of big spaces. Lots of nets on the wreck too, including monofil that it's easy to get tangled in (lots of wildlife trapped in them). So if vis is poor be careful.

Originally Posted by Getafix

The 32m depth is lowest astronomical tide depth and only of the surrounding seabed, not including scours, when I've dived it from Eastbourne you have pretty much what Tom said weeks ago. Don't go into the scour under the stern( 40m ish) and you can plan on 37-38m max depth, with 32-35 for most of it.

The wreck is upright, with a nice swim through at the stern, you can go through and out and turn around and admire the swanky stern window area. There are some portholes still on her, and if you look very-very carefully you may be able to find some knapkin rings, about 2" round, that used to be silver plated ( a little bit can still hang on) and has the legend " SY Argonaut" and a little ship motif on it.

Thanks guys
I had figured as much on the depth and t'other info is tops too.
I shall be wary of the net, watch out at the stern and look for napkin rings

I was told about her over a year ago (after I'd got my ADN +acc deco) and have been desperate to dive her since. She was described as "stunning", upright and ship-shaped, which is always a bonus

[Mike (Sussex)]

2 Spaces

[Mike (Sussex)]

Dear,

All due to weather forecast Sat 19 July trip cancelled e-mail or call to confirm.

Check out other dates for the Argonaut.

Other Days for Argonaut
02-Aug-08-Sat 10:30 HW Argonaut 34m = 1 Space
03-Aug-08-Sun Meet 11:30HW Argonaut 34m = 8 Spaces
25-Aug-08-Mon Meet 06:00 HW Argonaut / Lullington = 6 Spaces
14-Sep-08-Sun Meet 09:00 HW Argonaut 34m = 10 Spaces

3 Space going on Sunday for
20-Jul-08-Sun 11:20 HW Glenartney 36m / Brodrick 24

[jimbob]

Thanks Mike.
Fingers crossed for next time.
I don't really go in for superstitions but if anyone has got any good weather charms or prayers please could they let me know.

[nigelH]

Originally Posted by jimbob

I don't really go in for superstitions but if anyone has got any good weather charms or prayers please could they let me know.

Me too please.

I just cancelled the club diving it was my turn to organise for Saturday. That's 3 cancellations for 4 attempts. This year sucks.

[jimbob]

It seems to be blowing and therefore sucking.