Expeditions

Project Kongō November 2008

Triton Oceanic Logo

This is the second major expedition undertaken by the newly formed Triton Oceanic Corporation. The objective is to find and document the wreck of the IJN Kongō, a 36,000-ton battleship sunk off Formosa during the second world war...

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St Kilda August 2008

Pete Sidebotham with lighthouse

Words cannot do justice to the incredible ‘above water’ scenery and sub-aquatic topography of St Kilda. I first visited the archipelago in May of 2005; an experience I will never forget. This expedition plans to share my passion for the area and immerse 24 Divers, from a selection of BSAC clubs, qualifications and experience in two weeks days adventurous, challenging and world class diving.

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Falkland Islands February 2008

Simon Campbell above the Buonos Concardinia

Seeing the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict in the news inspired me to organise a trip there for the Ribble Valley Sub Aqua Club (RVSAC). After come initial enquiries, there seemed to be some support in he club for the idea and so I started to investigate.

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Loch Erne September 2007

Loch Erne sunrise

The night was calm and the surface of Loch Erne in Northern Ireland was smooth, making the conditions especially difficult for landing a Sunderland Flying Boat This is an impressive machine in anyone’s books, having a 34 metre wingspan and a height of almost 10 metres.

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