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Cc: techdiver@terra.net
Subject: diver death
From: CONWAYJD@ef*.ef*.na*.na*.mi* (Conway, John)
Date: 26 Jun 96 09:43:53 EDT

A diver died 23 June while diving the ocean venture aboard the Virginia 
Mae

in Virgina beach, va



diving double 80's on air w/ a wetsuit

single outlet manifold and Sherwood reg w/ octopus. and Jacket style bc

buddy lived, no manifestation of symptoms of any kind

diver's body was recovered and air lifted by USCG, unfortunately he did 
not survive

the diver was a 24 yr old male from Richmond VA

the Ocean venture is a sunken liberty ship

the wreck starts at 140 fsw with a 170 fsw max depth , approx 55 miles 
east of Va Beach, VA

the wreck is know for its portholes and 100lb lead pigs

Wreck lies in three main sections with the highest piece being the coal 
bunkers in the stern.

which is where the Virginia Mae was anchored

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