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SanNic44 · 10-02-2011, 08:08 AM

In my past career, I built artificial reefs by sinking ships and concrete pipe among other materials. Back in the early 2000's New York City decided to dispose of some of their obsolete subway cars by deploying them to build reefs. They were distributed down much of the east coast, and there were lots of them. Here is footage take in South Carolina, it shows the cars going in water, soon after they hit the bottom, then 3 and 10 months later. Don't miss the big sea turtle:

http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/scuba-subway/

Impressive!

I proposed a similar project for Aruba, but sinking ships and barges. It didn't get off the ground. Watching this old footage, maybe I'll propose it again, including specialized snorkel habitat for Kent and the gang.

Bon dia.

44

danadog56 · 10-04-2011, 11:16 AM

That was a great video 44, you are always full of surprises.....the turtle was great....they are always fun to watch while scuba diving...

Cple · 10-04-2011, 04:15 PM

(((((((((((((((((( Great Video ))))))))))))))))))))

kent · 10-04-2011, 07:23 PM

Dan, That is sooo NEAT!! I would love to see you do that in Aruba. I can take your video then , if you want me to. Ha! Ha! Kent

Chadd · 10-04-2011, 11:23 PM

The prep work for sinking a large ship is extremely expensive and labor intensive.

SanNic44 · 10-05-2011, 06:11 AM

Kent,

Good to hear from you, man. Before you know it, you'll be back at Mango Alto.

Chadd,

You are correct, prepping a ship for deployment as a reef is labor/cost intensive, but not as expensive as you might think. Here are links to a couple of ships I sank in New Jersey for this purpose. We prepped and towed them for much less money than you would imagine, and if the vessels were sourced from Venezuela or Colombia the cost could be controlled because there are different small ports there where the majority of the work could be done ahead of time.

http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2008/0...f-the-red-oak/

http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/numbered-days/

Bon dia,

44

Terry Joz · 10-05-2011, 06:32 AM

That was a wonderful video!!! I think that it is a great idea!!

10-02-2011, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Scuba Subway? In my past career, I built artificial reefs by sinking ships and concrete pipe among other materials. Back in the early 2000's New York City decided to dispose of some of their obsolete subway cars by deploying them to build reefs. They were distributed down much of the east coast, and there were lots of them. Here is footage take in South Carolina, it shows the cars going in water, soon after they hit the bottom, then 3 and 10 months later. Don't miss the big sea turtle: http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/scuba-subway/ Impressive! I proposed a similar project for Aruba, but sinking ships and barges. It didn't get off the ground. Watching this old footage, maybe I'll propose it again, including specialized snorkel habitat for Kent and the gang. Bon dia. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Andrea J. likes this. __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

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10-04-2011, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	That was a great video 44, you are always full of surprises.....the turtle was great....they are always fun to watch while scuba diving... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

10-04-2011, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Our favorite place on the island, is the great beach at the Boca Grandi. The water is the best, and its very quiet. Posts: 219	(((((((((((((((((( Great Video )))))))))))))))))))) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

10-04-2011, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
kent Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: palm beach, mangel halto for snorkling Age: 48 Posts: 606	Dan, That is sooo NEAT!! I would love to see you do that in Aruba. I can take your video then , if you want me to. Ha! Ha! Kent Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Snorkel Mangel Halto, day or night with a waterscooter. Check out our website. E-mail Stuart at arubabob@live.com or call Stuart local: 745-7459 Or visit: www.arubabobsnorkeling.com

10-04-2011, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	The prep work for sinking a large ship is extremely expensive and labor intensive. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

10-05-2011, 06:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Kent, Good to hear from you, man. Before you know it, you'll be back at Mango Alto. Chadd, You are correct, prepping a ship for deployment as a reef is labor/cost intensive, but not as expensive as you might think. Here are links to a couple of ships I sank in New Jersey for this purpose. We prepped and towed them for much less money than you would imagine, and if the vessels were sourced from Venezuela or Colombia the cost could be controlled because there are different small ports there where the majority of the work could be done ahead of time. http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2008/0...f-the-red-oak/ http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/numbered-days/ Bon dia, 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

10-05-2011, 06:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Terry Joz Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Catalina Beach (snorkling) Lighthouse Beach (Marriott) casino's Mirandi's, Moomba's,Wacky Wahoo Marriott Ocean Club pool bar DePalm Island Posts: 505 Images: 8	That was a wonderful video!!! I think that it is a great idea!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ e/aruba+vacation/k/7003/event.png"></a>