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Two weeks ago I had a diving accident which served to make me honestly revaluate my commitment to technical diving and my willingness to accept its inherent risks. I plan on expounding upon this in a later post, but for now, I am seeking to find a replacement for myself on a trip for which I now longer feel a desire to participate. DATE: July 1-9, 1994 DESTINATION: Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland FEE: $650 + airfare. That is what I paid and would like to recoup. I would accept less if necessary. I have not yet bought airfare but the cost from New York is about $750. Obviously you could leave from elsewhere. PRICE INCLUDES: 9 days, 8 nights accommodation w/private shower and toilet Hearty Scottish breakfast each day 6 days boat diving, 2 dives per day Tanks and air (you need to bring your own hardware to double up the tanks) weights Nitrox and Oxygen are available at an extra charge DESCRIPTION: After Germany surrendered in WWI, the peace negotiations dragged on. The powerful German Navy was used as a bargaining chip by the German treaty negotiators in the hope that terms more favorable to Germany could be arrived at. The German thinking was askew. Although the German Navy was a powerful force, the ships had voluntary been put into internment. The guns were disarmed and a skeleton crew was kept on each ship which was kept at anchor in Scotland's Orkney Islands, under the watchful eyes of British warships. Britain and her allies, including the United States, threatened to resume hostilities against Germany if the terms of the treaty were not agreed to. In an act unparalleled in history, the German WWI High Seas fleet, 74 ships in all, scuttled themselves on June 21, 1919, rather than be captured by the British. Although many of the ships were eventually salvaged, eight wrecks remain for divers to explore. These vessels include three battleships and four light cruisers. The battleships are 580 feet long and 97 feet wide! Beside the German wrecks, there are many others in the area. Most of the wrecks are intact and all have a huge relief. The top of the wrecks are in 40-60 feet , with the bottom between 90-150 feet. The Orkney Islands also present a beautiful landscape rich with archaeological treasures. Non dive time can be as pleasurable as time spent in the water. PARTICIPANTS: The small group is comprised of accomplished divers, including a Gennie Springs cave diving instructor and veteran Doria divers, and some less experienced but eager technical divers. There may be room for additional divers on the trip if you wish to go with friends. Those interested in further details should send email to: pweissma@le*.co* Philip Weissman
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