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Subject: diver death
Author: CONWAYJD@ef*.ef*.na*.na*.mi* (Conway; John) at
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Date: 6/26/96 9:43 AM
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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