The Unknown Sailing Ship

Andy Kerslake · November 20th, 2006, 11:57 AM

As mentioned at the DIRX gig we have the opportunity next year to try to discover the identity of a 19th century sailing ship.

The wreck lies in 54m off the south coast of the UK (Weymouth), many artifacts have already been recovered. So far the artifacts have included many bottles, ceramics, grape shot, military buckles etc - and probably a lot more to come. Most of this is we believe general cargo.

In addition there are mill stones, copper barrel rings (for dynamite) copper pins for holding the copper plating to the hull, a large anchor and much other stuff.

Much of the wreck has been destoyed by time and the bugs that eat wood, but a surprising amount of timber (for the UK) still exists, we suspect much of the wreck still lies beneath the shingle seabed.

The project in 2007 will run for five days from Monday August 6th to Friday August 10. We will need divers and support divers for the whole week, ideally we need a mix of skills including video, photography, drawing and some basic archeological skills.

As the wreck is in 54m the dives will be open to those who have Tech 1, Tech 2 or equivalent (must be DIR). All dives will be conducted either on open circuit or semi-closed (no closed circuit).

Priority will be given to those who can make the whole week, followed by those who can make several days, but we will need both divers and support.

I have started a short list for both categories at the end of this posting, please ensure that if you add your name and you end up on the project it will entail a financial commitement, and unlike a normal trip where you can just pay and not turn up, we will need you to be there if we are to acheive our goals.

The wreck has the potential to be as important as the Mary Rose, and I think to uncover some of the secrets is exciting and of course the holy grail will be the ships identity.

Best

Andy

Divers

1. Andy Kerslake
2. John Grogan
3.
4.

Divingniknaks · November 20th, 2006, 11:59 AM

Divers

1. Andy Kerslake
2. John Grogan
3.
4.

Support

1. Phill Hopkins

Andy Kerslake · November 20th, 2006, 12:00 PM

opps prseed send slightly to quickly.

Divers Duration
1. Andy Kerslake Week
2. John Grogan Week
3. Rich Walker Week
4. John Kendall Week
5.
6.

Support.

1.
2.

Andy Kerslake · November 20th, 2006, 12:04 PM

[quote=Andy Kerslake;30075]opps prseed send slightly to quickly.

Divers Duration
1. Andy Kerslake Week
2. John Grogan Week
3. Rich Walker Week
4. John Kendall Week
5.
6.

Support.

1. Phil Hopkins
2.

tim · November 20th, 2006, 12:05 PM

Divers Duration
1. Andy Kerslake Week
2. John Grogan Week
3. Rich Walker Week
4. John Kendall Week
5. Tim Bond Week
6.

Support.

1. Phill Hopkins
2.

Assuming I get through Tech 1 with Richard in May and 'newbie' Tech 1 is allowed; if not put me down as support! I've done the first NAS course (pool and classroom) and hope to get through the open water bit at some point in the not too distant future.

*Clare Gledhill* · November 20th, 2006, 01:08 PM

Divers Duration

1. Andy Kerslake Week
2. John Grogan Week
3. Rich Walker Week
4. John Kendall Week
5. Tim Bond Week
6. Clare Gledhill Week
7.

Support.

1. Phill Hopkins
2.

Crispy Fiver · November 20th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Divers Duration

1. Andy Kerslake Week
2. John Grogan Week
3. Rich Walker Week
4. John Kendall Week
5. Tim Bond Week
6. Clare Gledhill Week
7.

Support.

1. Phill Hopkins
2. Jamie (Crispy Fiver) (can make tea etc, do net research while your at sea) 3 days I can do.

Jecowling · November 20th, 2006, 01:12 PM

Divers Duration
1. Andy Kerslake Week
2. John Grogan Week
3. Rich Walker Week
4. John Kendall Week
5. Jenny Cowling Week
6. Tim Bond Week
7. Clare Gledhill Week

Support.

1. Phil Hopkins
2. Jamie (Crispy Fiver) (can make tea etc, do net research while your at sea) 3 days I can do.

fraser · November 20th, 2006, 01:21 PM

I can't do the full week and I know priority is being given to those that can, so please feel free to chop me out of the list and on to the subs bench as necessary.

Frase.

Divers Duration
1. Andy Kerslake Week
2. John Grogan Week
3. Rich Walker Week
4. John Kendall Week
5. Jenny Cowling Week
6. Tim Bond Week
7. Clare Gledhill Week
8. Fraser Jordan (TBD but probably two days max)

Support.

1. Phil Hopkins
2. Jamie (Crispy Fiver) (can make tea etc, do net research while your at sea) 3 days I can do.

Joe Hesketh · November 20th, 2006, 01:29 PM

Can't do the whole week unfortunately, so again happy to be bumped down the list.

Divers (Duration)
1. Andy Kerslake (Week)
2. John Grogan (Week)
3. Rich Walker (Week)
4. John Kendall (Week)
5. Jenny Cowling (Week)
6. Tim Bond (Week)
7. Clare Gledhill (Week)
8. Fraser Jordan (TBD but probably two days max)
9. Joe Hesketh (3 days max)

Support (Duration)
1. Phil Hopkins
2. Jamie [Crispy Fiver - can make tea etc, do net research while your at sea] (3 days I can do)

November 20th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andy Kerslake(Offline) Wreck and Cave Diver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	The Unknown Sailing Ship As mentioned at the DIRX gig we have the opportunity next year to try to discover the identity of a 19th century sailing ship. The wreck lies in 54m off the south coast of the UK (Weymouth), many artifacts have already been recovered. So far the artifacts have included many bottles, ceramics, grape shot, military buckles etc - and probably a lot more to come. Most of this is we believe general cargo. In addition there are mill stones, copper barrel rings (for dynamite) copper pins for holding the copper plating to the hull, a large anchor and much other stuff. Much of the wreck has been destoyed by time and the bugs that eat wood, but a surprising amount of timber (for the UK) still exists, we suspect much of the wreck still lies beneath the shingle seabed. The project in 2007 will run for five days from Monday August 6th to Friday August 10. We will need divers and support divers for the whole week, ideally we need a mix of skills including video, photography, drawing and some basic archeological skills. As the wreck is in 54m the dives will be open to those who have Tech 1, Tech 2 or equivalent (must be DIR). All dives will be conducted either on open circuit or semi-closed (no closed circuit). Priority will be given to those who can make the whole week, followed by those who can make several days, but we will need both divers and support. I have started a short list for both categories at the end of this posting, please ensure that if you add your name and you end up on the project it will entail a financial commitement, and unlike a normal trip where you can just pay and not turn up, we will need you to be there if we are to acheive our goals. The wreck has the potential to be as important as the Mary Rose, and I think to uncover some of the secrets is exciting and of course the holy grail will be the ships identity. Best Andy Divers 1. Andy Kerslake 2. John Grogan 3. 4.

November 20th, 2006, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Divers 1. Andy Kerslake 2. John Grogan 3. 4. Support 1. Phill Hopkins __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

November 20th, 2006, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill (Online) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	Divers Duration 1. Andy Kerslake Week 2. John Grogan Week 3. Rich Walker Week 4. John Kendall Week 5. Tim Bond Week 6. Clare Gledhill Week 7. Support. 1. Phill Hopkins 2. __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

November 20th, 2006, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jecowling(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 120	Divers Duration 1. Andy Kerslake Week 2. John Grogan Week 3. Rich Walker Week 4. John Kendall Week 5. Jenny Cowling Week 6. Tim Bond Week 7. Clare Gledhill Week Support. 1. Phil Hopkins 2. Jamie (Crispy Fiver) (can make tea etc, do net research while your at sea) 3 days I can do. Last edited by Jecowling; November 20th, 2006 at 01:13 PM. Reason: keeping the list neat

November 20th, 2006, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
fraser(Offline) "I'm only late on your timescale" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 463	I can't do the full week and I know priority is being given to those that can, so please feel free to chop me out of the list and on to the subs bench as necessary. Frase. Divers Duration 1. Andy Kerslake Week 2. John Grogan Week 3. Rich Walker Week 4. John Kendall Week 5. Jenny Cowling Week 6. Tim Bond Week 7. Clare Gledhill Week 8. Fraser Jordan (TBD but probably two days max) Support. 1. Phil Hopkins 2. Jamie (Crispy Fiver) (can make tea etc, do net research while your at sea) 3 days I can do. __________________ Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

November 20th, 2006, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andy Kerslake(Offline) Wreck and Cave Diver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	opps prseed send slightly to quickly. Divers Duration 1. Andy Kerslake Week 2. John Grogan Week 3. Rich Walker Week 4. John Kendall Week 5. 6. Support. 1. 2.

November 20th, 2006, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andy Kerslake(Offline) Wreck and Cave Diver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 93	[quote=Andy Kerslake;30075]opps prseed send slightly to quickly. Divers Duration 1. Andy Kerslake Week 2. John Grogan Week 3. Rich Walker Week 4. John Kendall Week 5. 6. Support. 1. Phil Hopkins 2.

November 20th, 2006, 12:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
tim (Online) Big Grin Syndrome Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 453	Divers Duration 1. Andy Kerslake Week 2. John Grogan Week 3. Rich Walker Week 4. John Kendall Week 5. Tim Bond Week 6. Support. 1. Phill Hopkins 2. Assuming I get through Tech 1 with Richard in May and 'newbie' Tech 1 is allowed; if not put me down as support! I've done the first NAS course (pool and classroom) and hope to get through the open water bit at some point in the not too distant future.

November 20th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crispy Fiver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 120	Divers Duration 1. Andy Kerslake Week 2. John Grogan Week 3. Rich Walker Week 4. John Kendall Week 5. Tim Bond Week 6. Clare Gledhill Week 7. Support. 1. Phill Hopkins 2. Jamie (Crispy Fiver) (can make tea etc, do net research while your at sea) 3 days I can do.

November 20th, 2006, 01:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 657	Can't do the whole week unfortunately, so again happy to be bumped down the list. Divers (Duration) 1. Andy Kerslake (Week) 2. John Grogan (Week) 3. Rich Walker (Week) 4. John Kendall (Week) 5. Jenny Cowling (Week) 6. Tim Bond (Week) 7. Clare Gledhill (Week) 8. Fraser Jordan (TBD but probably two days max) 9. Joe Hesketh (3 days max) Support (Duration) 1. Phil Hopkins 2. Jamie [Crispy Fiver - can make tea etc, do net research while your at sea] (3 days I can do)