DIVE THE USS ORISKANY
May 29, 2010 to June 1, 2010
cancelled due to oil spill - call for new dates
Pensacola is the final resting place for the former USS Oriskany CV/CVA 34. At 911 feet long, 157 feet wide, and over 150 feet tall, She is the largest vessel ever sunk as an artificial reef. She's upright on the bottom. Depth to the top of the ship is 69' (now 80'), and the flight deck is at 135' (now 135' to 146'). There's plenty to see above 100' making her a great dive for all skill levels!
**Hurricane Gustav Update: As many of you have heard, the Oriskany has settled into the sand and listed slightly to starboard a little since Hurricane Gustav rolled through. This makes most parts of the tower 8-10' deeper than at the time of sinking. The top of the island is now at 80'. The flight deck is at approximately 146' closest to the tower (the port side of the flight deck is still around 135'). This puts the flight deck out of the recreational dive limits. However, the most interesting parts of the wreck are still in the 80-110' range.
4 nights, 3 days of diving package: May 28 th June 1, 2010
Depart New York: Friday May 28, 2010 to Pensacola, Florida
- 4 nights accommodations - kitchenette, daily housekeeping, pool.
- 2 tank boat dives / day for 3 days - snacks, soft drinks and lunch on boat are included daily.
- On Tuesday morning June 2nd we will go to the Naval Air station at Pensacola to watch the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration team practice and visit the best naval aviation museum in the world prior to going to the airport to return home.
Please call for prices!
Recreational Divers: $ TBD* + Airfare, Double Occupancy
Recreational Divers: $ TBD* + Airfare, Single Occupancy
Tech Divers: $ TBD* + Airfare, Double Occupancy
Tech Divers: $ TBD* + Airfare, Single Occupancy
Depart Pensacola Florida: Tuesday, June 1, 2010 to New York
Air from Westchester is $360 as of todays date. Group Air is available once we have a commitment from 10 people. Please inquire if interested.
*Fine Print: $150.00 non refundable deposit required to hold space, balance due April 30, 2010. Training dives are available for an additional charge. All divers wishing to dive the USS Oriskany must have a minimum of 20 logged dives.
Not included - Airfare, rental car, most meals, alcohol and soft drinks, tanks, weights, Nitrox, items of a personal nature and dive crew gratuities.
Rental Gear: Air Rentals @$7.50/tank, Nitrox Rentals @$14.00/tank, Doubles Rentals @$35.00 with Nitrox up to 36%, stage bottles, Nitrox/Trimix custom gas blends available
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