Summary for Field Activity Number 2005-021-FA

Area of Operations: Hedge Fence Shoal, Vineyard Sound, Massachusetts, United States, North America, North Atlantic

Dates: May 04, 2005 to May 04, 2005

Objectives: USGS scientific dive team members checkout dive.

Type of Activity: checkout dive

Information to be derived:

Summary: Dove at slack tide on the wreck of the Port Hunter in Vineyard Sound. Both ends of the wreck are buoyed with red/white lobster floats (SW to NE orientation). Large sand waves (severals meters in height) are evident adjacent to the wreck - some video was shot of the wreck by Mr. Blackwood. Current changes quickly in this area - be prepared!

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Contact: Rick Rendigs (rrendigs@usgs.gov)

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