The Lucky Shot
The Lucky Shot, Identifying the Akita Maru December 1942 A Japanese invasion force is building in the Gulf of Thailand. A Dutch submarine is all that is left to […]
Author: Tim
article Lucky shot Identifying the Akita Maru
The lucky Shot A Japanese invasion force was rapidly building in the Gulf of Thailand, and only Dutch submarines opposed it, but how would history record the determination of the […]
Expedition Sub Chaser
Our Team are busy working up units and prepairing equipment for our first expedition of 2024 into the Mallacca straights. Over 12 days starting 15 Jan, our home will be […]
Expedition Rising Dawn Explorers club flag 214
Expedition Riseing dawn Our mission To locate and document the IJN Shinonome. She was presumed lost due to an attack from the air while participating in the Japanese landings in […]
IWR, Oil Tankers and Rocking Horse Poo
The Tottori Maru was ultimately sunk by the USS Hammerhead while attempting a supply mission. But as I swim around the wreckage, her more infamous history attacks my senses, sending shivers through me. I recount in my mind’s eye the horrific events witnessed by the twisted eroding metal. My torchlight briefly touches a ladder reaching deep into the dark holds and encouraging further my imagination. Finally, my buddy flashing a signal brings me back, the dive time turns us. We head for the assent line. A vast unexplored shipwreck deserves days, not minutes of bottom time. Yet, so much is left unexplored.
Sneaking off to the Torpedo wreck Koh Tao
Take a couple of quiet days during low season, flat calm seas in the Gulf of Thailand and a bunch of techies. It’s all we need for a quick dash […]
Diving Expeditions -Two Fantastic Upcoming Events !
Davy Jones Locker have a couple of exciting diving expeditions in the pipeline! Why not join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Diving Expedition 1 Moyo Island, Komodo, Indonesia […]
History of the USN LCI(L)739 / HTMS Sattakut 742
The Sattakut was laid down at Commercial Ironworks in Portland Oregon. She was launched on February 27th, 1944 and commissioned into the US Navy as a Landing Craft Infantry (L)arge. […]