         |
||
|
History
For many years Deep Explorers, Inc. was best know as the managing operator of the now legendary dive vessel SEEKER which also included commercial dive operations, a technical diver training facility and video production company that specialized in shipwrecks and underwater videography. Today Deep Explorers is expanding their horizons concentrating our efforts on expeditionary dives, dive training and underwater film making but is no longer operates SEEKER. In the past Deep Explorers and SEEKER have been involved with countless expeditions, exploring many of the offshore shipwrecks in the deeper waters of the lower North Atlantic - pushing hard on the bottom of the diving envelope. Many of these expeditions successfully identified previously unknown shipwrecks, as well as confirmed the identity of others. Some rewrote history, and others simply revealed a forgotten story from the past. During this period of discovery, SEEKER took on a persona that would embody the true spirit of exploration and discovery. Amid a motley crew of seemingly reckless zealots, SEEKER evolved into one of the most technologically advanced dive operations in the region. The name SEEKER would become indelibly linked to a number of shipwrecks in the region. The Andrea Doria, U-869 and USS Murphy would become the most notable, inspiring both books and documentaries. Within these pages, you will find information on technical dive training, narratives and videos of past expeditions, the history of SEEKER, Deep Explorers, and the people who helped define a legend.
Over the years Deep Explorers and Seeker have been involved with several expeditions that range from as many as 70 expeditions to the ill fated passenger liner, Andrea Doria to diving Titanic’s lost sister, Britannic, resting at a depth of 400 ft. at the bottom of the Aegean Sea, to filming two locomotives from the 1800s sitting upright, side by side just a few miles off the New Jersey coast. In many cases we pushed the limits of technical diving using our knowledge of diving physiology and the information available to us at the time. Some projects were well thought out and carefully planned while others were merely by the seat of our pants. Either way we made things happen by thinking outside the box. We pioneered the technology in the region and brought it a level that has yet to be surpassed today. Embracing the technology we developed techniques and procedure to take us to depths thought to be at the time beyond the reach of a free swimming diver. Within a few years, in contrast to our closest competitor whose own crew member stated emphatically, “you guys are light years ahead of us” were in fact, as Esquire magazine described, “the Masters of the Deep”. If you want to make things happen don’t get stuck in a diver rut, try new things, and learn new techniques and equipment. Tailor your dive gear and dive plan in accordance with the task at hand. I’ve been diving a long time and I can’t remember diving the same way from one year to the next. Be progressive, learn to evolve with technology and training and don’t be afraid to try something different as long as it’s within reason. Dive training is good, but it can’t replace experience. Go diving! But remember, there’s a fine line between innovative and reckless. I’ve seen my share of both! Though we are no longer running a charter vessel we are still at the forefront of dive training and technology and have several new expeditions planned for the future. Be sure to check from time to time to see what’s on the horizon. Below is a list of expeditions that we have been involved with in the past. Each will have articles written by those who were there and some have videos as a result of or as the projects goal. In addition there are reports of on going expeditions including projects for the future. Not all items have content at this time and will be posted as each becomes completed. So, be sure to check back on occasion for new content.
|
||
