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Wreck Diver
Knowledge Review Part II Answer Key
9. Describe the general techniques for wreck diving in a current.
Anchor the boat on a wreck, using a mooring line or an anchor
line. Put a trail line from the stern and connect the stern with the
mooring line using a swim line. Enter the water and pull yourself
along the swim line to the mooring line and then, keeping contact
with the mooring line, descend on the wreck. On the wreck, stay on
the side sheltered from the current. At the end of the dive, ascend
on the mooring line, make a safety stop and at the surface use the
swim line to go to the stern of the boat. You wait on the trail line,
until you can exit from the water. The trail line can also be used if
you accidentally lose your grip on a swim line or if you dont find
the mooring/anchor line. Permanent mooring lines often become
encrusted with the aquatic life so its a good idea to wear a
protective gloves and watch where you put your hands when you
ascend or descend.
10. List three reasons for researching the history and condition of a
wreck.
- Makes diving more meaningful;
- Explain the wreck sinking;
- To find out what ship you diving on and the most interesting parts
of the wreck.
11. List two sources that provide quick, basic information about
diving on a popular wreck.
- Local boats captains;
- Dive stores.
12. List two benefits of mapping a shipwreck.
- To note interesting features;
- To note hazards.
13. List four pieces of equipment for wreck penetration and state
what each is used for.
- Reel and penetration line to mark the way back;
- Pony bottle as a back-up air source;
- At least 2 lights, recommended 3 for illuminating;
- Slate with a map wreck on it to make notes for future dives or to
help you to find the way back out, if necessary.
out.
D) Light fails stop and make contact with the line. Switch to
back-up. If back-up doesnt work borrow from buddy and end the
penetration. Always, when a primary light fails, the penetration
ends. Dont continue the penetration using the back-up light.
E ) Running out of air switch to pony bottle. Signal to the
buddy and end the dive by exit the wreck and ascend. If you dont
have a pony bottle use an alternate air source from buddy. Exit the
wreck with the air donor in front of you, holding his tank gently, so
you stay together. If the donor has the reel, its simplest to leave
the line. You can retrieve it later.
F ) Reel jammed stop the penetration. Retrieve the line by
wrapping the line around the reel.
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