We have an 8 metre tidal range and mangroves around most of the coastline which equates to murk, mud, and filthy water almost all year round. I have never seen a good underwater photo taken in the harbour at any real depth.
When the Japanese salvors came in 1959-60, they were not allowed onshore and worked off a large floating work platform. They dove in full diving suits (like the pearlers) and cut the ships up with torches.
Diving in muddy waters, cutting up ships stowed with ammunition with torches . . . what a job!
02-02-09, 15:17
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