The first anchor, of an early Danforth pattern!
The second anchor, again of a Danfort design.
And the third anchor, I am not sure why she would carry three anchors, there would be one on each side of the bows, I am guessing that there was a spare somewhere on the foredeck.
Paddle boarders, didn't know that during this dive a paddle would be found
If the vis is a bit suspect dont do a 'hard' duck dive at the steps as banging your noggin on hard and sharp steel isn't conducive to a pleasant dip!
Flat bits of plate, be that deck or hull are all over the site, I think they are deck as they are flat with very little in the way of thick metal ribs, but I do get things wrong.
Flat bits of plate, be that deck or hull are all over the site, I think they are deck as they are flat with very little in the way of thick metal ribs, but I do get things wrong.
Flat bits of plate, be that deck or hull are all over the site, I think they are deck as they are flat with very little in the way of thick metal ribs, but I do get things wrong.
Watch out for those sharp edges, at best a slashed dry-suit and at worst a rusty cut giving you a reddish brown tattoo and trip to A&E to be stitched up
Another bit of a small windlass arrangement, or alternatively as it is in a certain location part of the lifting tackle that was mounted on the masts and superstructure of the vessel?
I think part of a mast, I did think prop shaft from a smaller vessel but winter storms revealed that at least one of the ends is sealed.
The stern driven windlass, all of the brass fittings were taken by one of the guys who I frequently talk to many years ago....
This area was exposed during the storms of 2018/2019 when a foot or so of sand was scoured out, so there is a mish-mash of bits all rusted onto the bottom of the gully.
A square 'chute' standing upright, pre-2019 this was flat so the storms have obvioulsy shifted about. I could have done with being lower to take a 'thru-photo' and a subject at the other side would have been good.
Bollards! I don't know if these are solid, I suspect not but they are one of the parts of the wreck that can be positively identified.
This section of deck has been thrown to the shore end of the main gully and is quite photogenic as it stands proud of the sea-bed so options for photos, just make sure that the sun is in the right place!
And again from the 'inside' or maybe underneath. Now make sure you have a buddy if going under any tin-work to drag you out should there be a snagging event.
Not sure if this is hull or bent deck, it is on the Point side of you in the main gully at the shore end, always a blue fiend or two in residence but careful as there are always fishing weights and lines in this vicinity.
Concreted crap like a plum pudding of rust, brass bits and stones. Every year more is broken up as the sea gets 'underneath' and frees the brass. That's why those early dives are important, lots of bits freed and available to be picked up.
I messed around with the images as the three larger holes do have a look of 'The Scream' by Munch, what do you think?
And in colour, not as much 'Scream' like but you get the idea!
A view of the same boiler showing the steam pipes. I have never seen a huge amount of blue fiends living in the boiler which is odd, but whenever someone shots it with pots they fill up, so I guess that they live deep inside.....
That 'light-bulb' moment, this is the slightly bent bit that made me think 'keel' it doesn't move and has that 'look' about it. I will need to clout and see if it is solid or a 'U' section with wood inside.
And the associated rudder post, looking at the height of this bit I don't think that the boat was especially large but stand to be corrected when I do a bit more research.
