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Dive Log > wuzaracer > USS Oriskany
Sat, May 6, 2017
Dives: 2
Bottom Time: 50 minutes
Max Depth: 121-130ft/37-40m
Avg Viz: 41-50ft/12-15m
Water Temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Weight: 16
Exposure Suit: Fullsuit - 5/4 (Gloves, Boots)
Tank Type: AL - 80cf/11L
Gas Type: Nitrox
Dive Type: Wreck, Boat
USS Oriskany
Pensacola, FL
Water Type: Salt
Entry Type: Boat
I dove with H2O Below Charters and the Dive Masters were from MBT Divers. There was a strong current just below the surface. Down at 80 feet and on the wreck, the current was moving. H2O Below runs a good operation and the dive masters from MBT were great. They gave a very good briefing on what to expect and some of the things to look out for. H2O Below has a really good under water line system that gets you down to the Oriskany and is great for your safety stop. The top of the wreck is at about 80 feet now, and you will spend most of your time swimming around the super structure. The flight deck is below max depth for recreational scuba divers. There is so much to see at the superstructure, you will be amazed. Nitrox is a good certification to have for this dive. On dive 1 my max depth was 125 feet. We did a 1 hour surface interval, and for the second dive we stayed shallower-ish at 100 feet.