Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEYEabcUmnQ
Anyway, Captain Cleary believes the wreck has been visited before, as most of the bridge equipment is missing. He describes it as a trawler with a raised focsle and well deck with a wheel house just aft of the amidship and a covered deck aft. The stern was round backed. The wreck should have had outriggers but we all saw none There were several turns of a 6" or 8" clam hose aft of the starboard side heading into the sand. This hose is used to agitate the sand for clams, but there were no clam cages nor a clam dredge or a ramp for a clam dredge. It was a strange sight, and if anyone knows of such a wreck from looking at the footage or our description, let us know!
Sherwood and I did 40 minutes on the bottom at just over 200', we were followed by Ken and Tony and finally Captain Cleary brought up the rear.
Several bugs were brought back up, but again, this exploration wasn't about grabbing lobster or gathering scallops.
Not satisfied with re visiting well known wrecks, this vessel is attempting to find and document new wreck sites. If we come back with a porthole (or bell), that is nice, but it's the adventure and seeking out new wrecks which drive us.
Be safe out there above all...
-Dan
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