Ancient Mariner Physical Data and Notes
by Dave Gillings.
August 9, 2003
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Dive Notes:
This is first dive on this wreck for PBCRRT. Mappers obtain GPS coordinates for stern, midship gangway, SE corner of wheelhouse, and bow. Wreck lists to port side and sits with bow to ESE, and stern toward WNW. South side of wreck has considerable relief. Thermocline (78'F)was present at about 55 feet and portions of the bottom of the wreck. Several large barracuda seen hanging over wreck. Wreck has good swim-throughs for divers.
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Physical Data
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Weather |
Partly Cloudy. Air temp 85F Wind from SE at 10-15 knots |
Seas |
2-3 ft.
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Current | to the North at 0.3 knots |
Visibility |
40 feet vertical, 40 feet horizontal at depth. |
Max depth | 70 feet. |
Water temp | at bottom 82F |
Time of Dive | Start: 10:34 a.m. End: 11:13 a.m. |
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