Aug.-Sept., 2003

Issue 32

Inside this issue:

DIVEMASTERS Association Diver-Down Newsletter

October Meeting Presentation by Bob Shourot

Treasure in NYC
Harold Silver Bars


In the early 1900's, a treasure of silver bars was off loaded from a ship in N.Y. harbor destined for the smelters in Staten Island. 
It never arrived!

What happened to it?  Here is the story uncovered by Bob Shourot,

Dives of Special Interest.

  • Flying Fish Brass Spike  November 1.
  • Flying Fish - Ricks       October 25.
  • Bonaire, October, 2003
  • Roatan, February, 2004
  • Belize, April, 2004

Salvage Master for the largest insurance company in the world, the famous CHUBB & Co.

Don't miss this exciting slide show presentation by Bob Shourot at our October 14 meeting!

2003 Annual Photography Contest

The DIVEMASTERS Association annual photography contest is right around the corner, but there is still time to take that winning shot!

At our 2003 annual Christmas Party, the entrants for the 2003 Photography contest will be judged and prizes awarded. 

Our submission rules were ratified this year to make it even easier for all club members, divers and snorkelers alike to participate in the contest.  See page 2 for the contest rules.

2003 Christmas Party