Title – Front Gunners Post USS Lamson
Date – September 2004
Location - Bikini Atoll – Marshal Islands
The gun at the Front Gunner Position on the USS Lamson has fortunately been out of service since this ship was sunk during the nuclear testing programme in Bikini Atoll in 1946-47. For the few who get the chance to dive here it’s fascinating to see it still in pristine condition and forever silent.
There can be no doubt that the USS Lamsom was replaced by even more powerful destroyers and they in turn have been replaced by even more powerful ones, but the size and power of these WWII ships will catch out anyone for whom this is a new experience.
Many ships, both from the US fleet and the captured Japanese fleet, were purposefully sunk during the US nuclear testing programme and are scattered across the lagoon; it makes for one of the worlds best wreck diving location for experienced divers.
Beyond The Blue run Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshops during which we explore the solutions to travelling safely, we also discuss destinations and our own experiences; these can help you make up your mind as to where the most appropriate destination would be for you to travel to. Our instructors are experienced travellers and can help you to be realistic and at the same time adventurous about where you finally decide to go.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
Date – September 2004
Location - Bikini Atoll – Marshal Islands
The gun at the Front Gunner Position on the USS Lamson has fortunately been out of service since this ship was sunk during the nuclear testing programme in Bikini Atoll in 1946-47. For the few who get the chance to dive here it’s fascinating to see it still in pristine condition and forever silent.
There can be no doubt that the USS Lamsom was replaced by even more powerful destroyers and they in turn have been replaced by even more powerful ones, but the size and power of these WWII ships will catch out anyone for whom this is a new experience.
Many ships, both from the US fleet and the captured Japanese fleet, were purposefully sunk during the US nuclear testing programme and are scattered across the lagoon; it makes for one of the worlds best wreck diving location for experienced divers.
Beyond The Blue run Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshops during which we explore the solutions to travelling safely, we also discuss destinations and our own experiences; these can help you make up your mind as to where the most appropriate destination would be for you to travel to. Our instructors are experienced travellers and can help you to be realistic and at the same time adventurous about where you finally decide to go.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
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