Alderney Wreckdiving 2008

Together with Marc, we went for an extended weekend to Alderney, one of the British islands near the French coast.

Purpose of the trip : Diving on the wreck of a 16th century British warship. See also : Alderney Wreck and BBC Timewatch

We were guests of Pim and Angel, a wonderful couple and owners of the expedition ship Commandant Fourcault

Enjoy the pictures !

Location of the project

 

Deurne Airport

 

Who said "don´t bring too much luggage !" ?

 

Flight map Normandy

 

French coast

 

Etretat

 

American War Cemetary, Normandy

 

Alderney runway approach

 

Anita & Marc at Alderney Airport

 

Alderney airport : arrivals & customs

 

the 'Commandant Fourcault' : great ship with a great crew !

 

Diving deck

 

Underwater archaeological survey map of the 'Elisabethan Wreck'

 

Danny & Marc at the salvaged 17th century cannons

Wouter ready to dive

 

a ride to the dive site

 

Marc finished his second dive

 

Wouter is ready to come aboard

almost there

Life is good

 

any comments on red crocs ?

 

Hugging & feeding allowed !

 

Great ship & chopper !

 

Alderney Harbour

 

Time to go

 

Look mum, I'm flying !!