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To: Multiple recipients of list wreckdiver <wreckdiver@wreckdiver.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 16:23:40 -0700
From: Frank Farmer <aadiver@ts*.co*>
Subject: Re: USCG Duane
Go with Ocean Divers in Key Largo.

At 07:04 PM 6/4/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Both the Duane and the Bibb are excellent dives. Curents on the surface
can pick
>up quickly while you are down below.  Make sure you descend and ascend the
same
>line.
>
>I was unable to find ANY local dive shops that hosted dives to either
wreck. I
>ended up having to take my own boat.
>
>Have fun.
>
>Wally1716@ao*.co* wrote:
>
>> There are several entry points in the Duane.
>> You might be thinking of its sistership, the Bibb...sunk right next to the
>> Duane.
>> Your best  and  safest bet to penetrate the Duane is with a guide.
>> They cattle boats will  *NOT*  normally allow penetrations as it might
require
>> deco
>> and  increase the risks,  waiting time for other divers   and  additional
>> safety gear which they are  *NOT*  willing to take along.
>>
>> You might have to go to smaller  ( and more expensive ) techie boats.
>> Again,  the small extra payment for a guide would be a very wise investment
>> to reduce your risk exposure.
>>
>> Jeff Wingate at  Wreck Diver Ventures...Cel  (305) 394-1500
>> or  Phone (305) 451-3900  might be able to help you there.
>> Give him my regards.
>>
>> ....
>> Wally Barnes
>> NAUI 1716
>> IANTD  79
>> //////
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