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<p>Die Seite wurde neu angelegt: „On December 13, 2005, following two years of preparation, Atlantis Adventures [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/I0…“</p> <p><b>Neue Seite</b></p><div>On December 13, 2005, following two years of preparation, Atlantis Adventures [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/I0000P3EGHOzhWz8 sank the Carthaginian] off Lahaina, Maui, creating an [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/I0000H11I7QA.3Ec artificial reef] that will have lasting [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/I0000Fox.FetI6Xc marine life] benefits. The reefing took place off Puamana which is just outside the Lahaina harbor. The 97-foot, steel-hulled vessel, sank in 95 feet of water where it will serve as an artificial reef. The Carthaginian II, once utilized as a whaling museum, is a replica of a 19th century brig similar to the ships that first introduced commerce to the Hawaiian Islands. This vessel was a cement carrier constructed in Germany in the 1920's and renamed the Carthaginian II. It sailed to Lahaina in 1973 where it took seven years for the historically accurate 18th century whaling ship rigging to be assembled. The ship functioned as a reminder of Lahaina's nautical heritage and was docked for numerous years at Lahaina Harbor. The ship was owned by the [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/I0000B7ntwDiz8cY Lahaina Restoration Foundation] which operated the museum on board that displayed relics of Lahaina's historic whaling days. Atlantis spent roughly $350,000 on the [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/ Carthaginian shipwreck project], counting preparation of environmental research. American Marine Services was employed to conduct the sinking operation. Before the Carthaginian II was towed from Lahaina Harbor, entertainers from the Old Lahaina Lu'au performed &quot;Aloha&quot; ; and members of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation placed lei on the vessel and held signs bidding it aloha. To arrange for the sinking, 10 tons of concrete had been loaded on board, adding to the 35 tons of material the boat already was carrying. Atlantis' small tugboat Roxie pulled the Carthaginian II from the harbor before transferring the operation to the bigger American Islander tugboat. A flotilla of roughly 20 boats was waiting when the Carthaginian II arrived at [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/I0000VsMtIqSk0zY Puamana], and spectators lined the beach or pulled over on the Honoapi'ilani Highway to observe the show. Kahu Charles Kaupu provided a Hawaiian blessing, and after a 3-ton anchor was secured to the bow and the ship was in position, patches were removed from two sets of holes that had been cut into the hull about 18 inches above the water line. Seawater was pumped into the hull, and 27 minutes later the Carthaginian was headed to the sandy bottom and a new shipwreck was born. Viewers let loose with applause and whoops of appreciation as the ship silently slipped beneath the surface. On board the Atlantis shuttle boat 3 air-shattering blasts were fired from small brass cannon to mark the occasion. Overview of the Dive The shipwreck lies in about 90 feet of water off the coast of Lahina and makes a great place for [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Scuba-Diving-Underwater-Photography/G0000BWCcQG1I0II/ underwater photography]. It is approximately a 10 to fifteen minute trip from the harbor to the scuba diving site. The vessel was sunk approximately 7 years before and now supports a wide mix of marine life. As soon as you begin to descend from the mooring ball you will normally be able to spot the outline of the wreck quite easily. The visibility at this dive site is more often than not 80+ feet and a good deal of the time over 100+ feet. The main mast fell in mid-summer 2011 and can currently be viewed resting upon the deck. The main cabin roof and walls have deteriorated to some degree and there are numerous holes into the cargo hold. The access to the hold itself is very large and easily accessible. The engine room and forward compartment is blocked by a gate however you should still get a respectable variety of photos in this vicinity. There are several frogfish upon the wreck. Smeltzer was able to photograph five different frogfish on my last dive. These fish are extremely well placed for [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery-image/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/I00009H42w7U0w70 macro underwater] photography and may consume a lot of bottom time, but it is well worth the effort. This [http://stevenwsmeltzer.com/gallery/Carthiginian-Shipwreck/G0000uhmxfmGxkic/ shipwreck dive site] is best when there are fewer than ten divers in the water since the shipwreck itself is not very big. While scuba diving on the ship, you can also find a large variety of fish including, Pacific Trumpetfish, Sergeant Majors, Dascyllus, Orangespine Unicornfish, Rainbow Cleaner Wrasse, and much more. It is a worthwhile dive and is highly recommended for your next journey to Maui. <br /> As in all dives I recommend going slowly and take time to appreciate the site. 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