[PSUBS-MAILIST] Fw: 'Adopt a Wreck'

[Steven Mills <cirtemoeg@juno.com>]

Anyone across the pond involved with this? [ steve B. ? ]

An ROV or submersible could play a role here?

--Steve


> 
> Maritime and Coastguard Agency
> Press Release
> 288/03
> 
> 18 September 2003
> 
> NEW ANNUAL AWARD FOR ADOPTED WRECKS
> 
> The 'Adopt a Wreck' scheme was developed jointly by the Nautical
> Archaeology Society (NAS) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
> (MCA) in 2001 and since then more than 25 sites have been adopted by
> groups around the United Kingdom. The scheme encourages participants
> to monitor, survey and research a particular wreck, and gives groups
> a sense of purpose in their diving activities.
> 
> Some of the sites chosen for adoption include from an 18th century
> East Indiaman, Second World War flying boat and a coastal alum
> working site.
> 
> In recognition of the excellent survey and recording work being
> carried out by adoptees on these sites, the MCA and NAS Training are
> delighted to announce the creation of a new 'Adopt a Wreck' Award.
> The award will be presented annually to the group or individual who
> have achieved the most in their efforts to survey, record and monitor
> their adopted sites and to disseminate the results of their work.
> 
> The MCA and NAS Training are supported in this venture by the three
> main diving organisations: Professional Association of Diving
> Instructors (PADI), Sub Aqua Association (SAA) and the British Sub
> Aqua Club (BSAC) who have also contributed financially to the award.
> 
> The 'Adopt a Wreck' Award will be presented at the NAS Annual
> Conference which is to be held on 8th November 2003 at the University
> of Portsmouth.
> 
> Sophia Exelby, Receiver of Wreck, MCA, said: -
> 
> "The MCA has been delighted to support the 'Adopt a Wreck' initiative
> from the beginning and I feel that it provides an excellent
> opportunity for divers and non divers alike to play an active role in
> the management of the UK's underwater cultural heritage."
> 
> END.
> 
> 
> Press releases and further information about the Agency is available
> on the Web at www.mcga.gov.uk
>