Learn to Scuba Dive - Dip 'N Dive Blog » Fathom Five National Marine Park http://dipndive.com/blog Your passport to the underwater world! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:53:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Tobermory Weekend http://dipndive.com/blog/general/tobermory-weekend-2/ http://dipndive.com/blog/general/tobermory-weekend-2/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:35:48 +0000 Chris http://blog.dipndive.com/?p=501 DSC00243 150x150 Tobermory WeekendDip ‘N Dive is sponsoring a weekend SCUBA Diving trip to “Tobermory, Ontario’s Fathom Five National Marine Park”.  We’re leaving tomorrow.   We have over 35 divers that will be joining us.  The trip is SOLD OUT.  We have several divers from the Buffalo Police Department joining us, as well as divers who are looking to complete their “Advanced Diving Certification” and even divers completing their “Master Diver Certification” in the Tobermory Health Clinics Recompression Chamber!

Pictures will be up after we get back.  This will be the last trip to Tobermory this year but the dates are already set for next year, so if you’re interested we suggest that you sign up now to reserve your spot as both trips this year were SOLD OUT!

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]]> http://dipndive.com/blog/general/tobermory-weekend-2/feed/ 0 The Arabia & Forest City Shipwrecks by Dip ‘N Dive http://dipndive.com/blog/shipwrecks/the-arabia-forest-city-shipwrecks-by-dip-n-dive/ http://dipndive.com/blog/shipwrecks/the-arabia-forest-city-shipwrecks-by-dip-n-dive/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:31:31 +0000 Chris http://blog.dipndive.com/?p=329 Good morning Dip ‘N Divers,

By popular demand, we’ve created another video on two shipwrecks that we dove several years ago.  Below is a video  that was digitally converted and made into a movie.  This short movie, is about two of the more popular ship wrecks inside the Fathom Five National Marine Park in Tobermory, Canada.

Below is some information on each wreck just in case you’re not familiar with them.

Arabia:

Type: Shipwreck
Build: Wooden Three-masted Barque
Depth: 106′
Length: 131′
Built: 1853
Sunk: 1884
Access: Boat
Level: Advanced

arabia 150x150 The Arabia & Forest City Shipwrecks by Dip N DiveIn 1854, she sailed to Glasgow, Scotland with a cargo of wheat and flour. She remained in the coastal trade on the northwest cost of Great Britain for a year or so. During that time, Tobermory, Scotland (on the isle of Mull) was one of her ports of call. After returning to Canada, she ran aground near Flowerpot Island in 1883. She was repaired and continued her service. The following year, she met her ultimate fate near Echo Island as she floundered and sank.  This is one of the most interesting shipwrecks in Tobermory.

Forest City:

Type: Shipwreck
Build: Propeller Steamer
Depth: 70′ – 150′
Length: 216′
Built: 1890
Sunk: 1904
Access: Boat
Level: Advanced

Forest 150x150 The Arabia & Forest City Shipwrecks by Dip N DiveThe broken bow begins in 60 feet of water and drops to a relatively intact stern in 150 feet of water. One of the most interesting parts of the wreck lies between 100′ and 150′.  The smoke funnel and boilers are in place located at 110 to 130 feet. The stern is reasonably intact and the name Forest City can still be seen on the transom. The stern can be penetrated and much debris can been seen.

So without further ado, here is our movie on the Arabia and Forest City shipwrecks!


Click here to view the embedded video.

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]]> http://dipndive.com/blog/shipwrecks/the-arabia-forest-city-shipwrecks-by-dip-n-dive/feed/ 2 Tobermory Weekend: July 2009 http://dipndive.com/blog/scuba-experience/tobermory-weekend-july-2009/ http://dipndive.com/blog/scuba-experience/tobermory-weekend-july-2009/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:44:34 +0000 Chris http://blog.dipndive.com/?p=279 DSC002431 150x150 Tobermory Weekend: July 2009 Dip ‘N Dive sponsored a trip to Tobermory, Ontario at the “Fathom Five National Marine Park” this past weekend.  35 divers,  including several members from the Buffalo Police Underwater Recovery Team.  The trip was a great success!  The wrecks we dove were the Sweepstakes, W.L. Wetmore, James C. King, Caroline Rose, Niagara II and the Caves.  Friday evening, several divers participated in a sport diving run in the Tobermory Health Clinics Recompression Chamber as part of the weekend fun!

Several divers on the trip were also working on their Advanced Diver certification and even Master Diver certification.  Everyone completed their modules with great success!  Below are pictures from the trip….ENJOY!

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]]> http://dipndive.com/blog/scuba-experience/tobermory-weekend-july-2009/feed/ 0 Tobermory Weekend http://dipndive.com/blog/scuba-experience/tobermory-weekend/ http://dipndive.com/blog/scuba-experience/tobermory-weekend/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:11:56 +0000 Chris http://blog.dipndive.com/?p=263 Dip ‘N Dive will sponsoring a weekend SCUBA Diving trip to “Tobermory, Ontario’s Fathom Five National Marine Park”.  We have 35 divers that will be joining us.  The trip is SOLD OUT.  We have several divers from the  Buffalo Police Underwater Recovery Team joining us as well as divers who are looking to complete their “Advanced Diving Certification” and even divers completing their “Master Diver Certification”.  Several divers will also be participating in a sport diving run in the Tobermory Health Clinics Recompression Chamber….GREAT FUN!

Pictures and video will be up after we get back.  Demand was so great, we scheduled a second trip in September.  The dates are September 11 -13, 2009.  This trip is also SOLD OUT but call to get on the waiting list in case someone has to cancel.

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