With the forcast calling for small craft advisory Saturday, a hardy bunch on Divers led by a Fearless Captain in the likes of Admiral David Farragut himself, decided to head out. A total of Seven mooring lines were cast off (We chopped them with one of "Franks Custom Stainless steel Axes" instead of just untying them from the cleats in order to get a plug for one of our sponsors)and We headed out. The destination was the "Secret Steamer". There is a back story to this "Secret Steamer" that is beyond the scope of this board. All I can tell You is that it was built in Cleveland around the turn of the Century.
With the Holidays approaching, and visions of dredging Side Tunnels in our heads, it was decided that today we would test out the new dredge on the boat. This "Monarch of Suction" will bring Artifacts hiding in the Darkness to the light of day once again. As we headed out the inlet, the building Seas deflated our hopes. Our Brave Captain, unnerved by the treacherous seas, rallied the crew by exclaiming from the Wheelhouse "Just cover everything in plastic, You Fools! I got a project!" The crew scrambled out on deck and protected our precious life support equipment from the freezing spray.
After a quick and arduous battle, We arrived at the site of the Steamer. One of the Veteran Divers was selected to Tie in (Very simple task in rough seas/December/No Vis). Even though Tying in is a walk in the park in these conditions, An argument ensued between the "Tie in" diver and the Captain about the proper way to connect the Sisal Rope to the Broken down remains of the Steamer. The "Tie In" diver was proven wrong and reluctantly went over the side He went.
After a few minutes the cup came up, and over the side I went. The Vis Sucked and it was cold. I had to pull the Hook. A period glass Liquid holding device was found. Someone absolutely destroyed the Head on the way out. Many, Many Laughs were had. The "Monarch of Suction" will have to wait for a calmer day to be put to the test.
"Where do You think You're gonna put that tree Griswald?"
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