PS Iona 2024 – Dive with a Purpose
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The Paddlesteamer Iona was built on the Clyde in 1855 for David Hutcheson and she achieved fame as a fast and well-appointed passenger steamer working up and down the Firth of Clyde. Nicknamed the ‘Queen of the Clyde’, she was a favourite mode of transport with many.
Tijd en locatie
07 okt 2024, 09:00 – 09 okt 2024, 16:00
Sandbank, Holy Loch Marina, Sandbank, Kilmun, Dunoon PA23 8SE, UK
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Over het evenement
The Paddlesteamer Iona was built on the Clyde in 1855 for David Hutcheson and she achieved fame as a fast and well-appointed passenger steamer working up and down the Firth of Clyde. Nicknamed the ‘Queen of the Clyde’, she was a favourite mode of transport with many. During the American Civil War, the vessel was bought by a business man as a blockade runner and after being converted for this purpose and whilst leaving the Clyde to start its first transatlantic crossing, the Iona was hit by another vessel and sank before even leaving the Clyde.
Lying in 30m of water, the Iona is a protected wreck and although visibility is generally good, the peat layer flowing at the top of the Clyde provides for a very dark dive. Good torches and camera lighting required.
Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th October 2024Dates:
£300pp for 3 days diving and classroom workshops.Cost: