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September 28, 2005
Lunch with the Sea Hunters
Warren is in Homeport right now because the Team is heading down to Shelburne to do a little more diving for Season 5. Today I had lunch with Warren, Mike, Chris, and Paul Grantham, another diver. They talked about dry suits, weight belts, and made a list of things they need to pick up for the dive. There was also mention of the tides and the weather. It was great! I had my camera so I snapped a couple of pictures.
Have a great day!
Posted by victoria at 12:13 PM
James P. Delgado Online
Are you looking for more info on your favorite Sea Hunter? Well, the answer is yes, and Jim Delgado is your pick look no further. Jim has recently lauched his own web site at www.jamesdelgado.com
With loads of pictures, and info on the busy life of a Sea Hunter away from the camera, you are sure to be impressed.
Posted by victoria at 07:31 AM
September 27, 2005
Vince Capone Saves the Day
Watch this clip and see why it is important to have Vince, an expert in remote sensing, on the Sea Hunters team. For more info on marine technology check out Vince's web site www.blacklaserlearning.com.
Posted by victoria at 10:30 AM
September 26, 2005
Back to Turkey
We are pullimg more clips from this season as the post production moves forward. Enjoy this never before seen clip from the waters off Turkey.
Posted by victoria at 10:20 AM
September 22, 2005
We've Only just Begun
Well, we made it through another season of filming with no major problems. It was a big year for our team. We made the switch to HD for our special on the Project Habbakuk. Except for passing by the big screens at the Sony Store I had never seen anything in HD but let me say WOW what a difference. Watching something in HD is better than looking out a newly washed window. It’s especially great for documentaries; you really get lost in the reality of what you are seeing because the image is so richly detailed and crisp.
We traveled to some amazing locations. The Straits of Magellan via Chile to dive the Doterel; the clear blue waters off the Florida Keys to dive the Canada; the South Pacific off Singapore for The Prince of Wales and the Repulse; the hidden lakes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains for Project Habbakuk; the famous George’s Bank for the Alexander Macomb; the ever changing Estonia for the strangely placed Russalka; and to the Dardanelles at Turkey for the Triumph and Goliath.
The distance around the earth, at 23.5 degrees north, is 36,750 kilometers. Our team traveled an estimated 54026.72 kilometers, one way, times 8 or more people on some trips. This doesn’t include travel by horse, canoe, helicopter, laurie, zodiac, boat, or underwater scooter.
The work is far from complete. Chris (from Shipwreck Central) has been locked away in our editing suite for weeks getting the shows pieced together with the rest of our post-production team. Sadly Chris had lost his tan from his days spent on the deck of MV Grace; and as summer ends tonight at 6:23 PM EDT, I don’t think he will be getting it back.
While Chris is in seclusion he will be getting us new clips to post on Live Dive for your viewing pleasure, and our SWC editor has being searching our archives for some amazing footage captured over the last decade to fill the Members Library. I am so excited to launch our members section so you all can watch Clive and the team as you have never seen them.
So enjoy the last hours of summer and don’t worry we have much to post over the next few months as we prepare for season 6 and some more amazing Shipwrecks!
Posted by victoria at 07:11 AM
September 21, 2005
Mike Fletcher on Location
Thanks to everyone who posted questions for Clive Cussler in our forum. Mike is on his way home from Clive's place in Arizona today. Hopefully he will have answers to some or all of your questions.
In the mean time check out our last Q&A from November 09, 2004. It could be your questions answered next!
Posted by victoria at 08:14 AM
September 19, 2005
Photo Journal: James Delgado
Take a look at Turkey through the lense of James Delgado.
Posted by victoria at 12:52 PM
September 16, 2005
Mike Fletcher: Last Call from Turkey
Hear Mike wrap up the events of the past week in Turkey.
Posted by victoria at 08:06 AM
September 15, 2005
Mike Fletcher: Calling from Istanbul 3
Mike tells us about near misses on the Dardanelles, and diving the Goliath. Turkey is an exciting location.
Posted by victoria at 09:11 AM
September 14, 2005
Mike Fletcher: Calling from Istanbul 2
Listen to Mike describe the waterways that were at the heart of the Battle of Gallipoli.
Posted by victoria at 07:25 AM
September 13, 2005
Mike Fletcher: Calling from Istanbul 1
Due to some technical difficulties we were unable to post these calls as they happened but they were great calls so we are posting them now.
Date wise this would have been the last weekend of August.
Posted by victoria at 10:13 AM
September 12, 2005
Scenes from Gallipoli
Posted by victoria at 08:52 AM
September 11, 2005
Red Cross Hurricane Relief
Shipwreck Central and the Eco-Nova Media Group extends our sympathy and support to the people and families affected by the recent natural disaster.
To make a donation to the American Red Cross relief efforts, please call 1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669).
To make a donation online, visit www.redcross.org.
Posted by victoria at 01:44 PM
September 10, 2005
Safe in Home Port
The Sea Hunters are back in Halifax. The expedition went very well and we are sorting through the media so that we can get it up on Live from the Dive. The internet connection in Turkey was difficult but we will be posting the events of the trip as they happened.
Have a great weekend,
Victoria
Posted by victoria at 08:46 AM
September 07, 2005
Triumph Video
Dial-up may slow us down but it won't stop us from posting. JR just sent us this clip of the dive on the Triumph. Check back later for a phone report from Mike Fletcher, direct from Istanbul.
Posted by victoria at 10:21 AM
September 06, 2005
Gallipoli 90 Years Later
The Australian War Memorial web site (http://www.awm.gov.au/histories/index.asp) has posted vast amounts of information on the Gallipoli Campaign. It is as important now, as ever, to remember the battles of WWI since those involved are not here to tell the tale.
The failed Gallipoli Campaign took an estimated 131,000 soldiers lives as well as wounding 262,000.
Those soldiers are remembered today at memorials in the area. There are 31 CWGC cemeteries on the Gallipoli peninsula: six at Helles (plus the only solitary grave), four at Suvla and 21 at Anzac. For many of those killed or who died on hospital ships and were buried at sea, there is no known grave. These men's names are recorded on memorials for the missing. The main memorials are for the British at Cape Helles, for the Australians at Lone Pine and for the New Zealanders on Chunuk Bair.
Lest We Forget
Posted by victoria at 11:50 AM
September 05, 2005
Press Conference
After arriving in Turkey the Sea Hunters and their plans were presented to the public durring a press conference.
Posted by victoria at 09:55 AM
September 04, 2005
Dive Prep
No word yet on how the dives went, but here are a few shots of Mike geting geared up to go.
Posted by victoria at 06:48 AM
September 02, 2005
Pictures from Susan
With the dial up being what it is, we have to settle of still images insted of video today. That being said Sue has captured some great shots of the Sea Hunters on location. Thanks Sue. I look forward to hearing from you later.
Posted by victoria at 07:33 AM
September 01, 2005
Answers from Mike
Some more answers for Becky and Jennifer.
Posted by victoria at 11:46 AM
Answers from Jim
Before leaving for the Alexander Macomb expedition there were some questions posted in the forum by Becky and Jennifer (aka Paperqueen). It took me a while to get the clips away from the editors but here are the asweres to your excellent questions.
Posted by victoria at 10:08 AM
Answers from Clive Cussler
When the team returns from Turkey they will be heading to the South West to meet with Clive Cussler. If you have any questions for Clive post them in the forum (The Sea Hunter/Clive Cussler), and Mike will film the answers later this month.
Thanks,
Victoria
Posted by victoria at 09:57 AM
