In addition to projects, the Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia also conducts simple dive trips. These dive trips are generally organized by an experienced UASBC wreck diver, with the goal of bringing other divers of all training and experience levels to a known BC shipwreck. Dive trips do not entail any archaeological goals. They are an opportunity for newer divers to explore a new (to them) shipwreck, and for seasoned divers to gain more experience with wreck diving while observing the natural shipwreck deterioration process in our waters.
Even the most experienced wreck divers learn something new, virtually every time they dive a shipwreck. Topside in-between dives, UASBC members get the opportunity to talk, laugh and get to know other members. Whatever your level of training or experience is, we hope to see you out on our next dive trip!
Below are the upcoming UASBC dive trips. To join a trip, email the trip organizer though the email address provided. You must be a UASBC member; if you are not a member please join the UASBC to participate. If there are no upcoming dive trips listed below, please check back soon.
We will dive on the wreck of the Fanny lost off Discovery Island in 1868. This will be a monitoring photography dive. We will do two dives on site as the wreck lies in 3 separate pieces. Charter cost $100.00 per person. Maximum 10 divers. There may be some light current.
The objectives will be to explore some new sites in the Kootenays and visit the known sites such as the Proctor Rail cars, the SS Ymir tug and the CPR transfer barge at Nelson. We will also dive sites in Slocan Lake such as the Compressor barge, Silverton Ore Railcars and the SS Slocan. We will also document a new site in Slocan Lake. Contact Bill Meekel: billmeekel [at] gmail [dot] com
Weather permitting, we hope to visit several sites around Barkley
Sound namely, the Vanlene (1972) Theipval (1930), Tuscan Prince (1923) and Orpheus (1885)