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 Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society

Dedicated to Preserving our Shipwrecks and Maritime History
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GLSPS 2012 Programs and Projects Schedule


Completed January 25, 2012


Please Note:

 

Project Registration will be available as the Projects Leaders enter their Projects.

If Registration is not available for the project of interest, please check back daily.

 


The GLSPS 2012 Summer Programs and Project Schedule, indicated in RED on the events Calender, includes activities for both diving and non-diving members to participate in. We encourage non-diving members to assist with surface support and project documentation, whether keeping written notes or photographing the project work.


Please check out the Project Sponsors listed on the lower left of this web page.  These sponsors will provide free air fills and 1/2 off rental for any scuba gear needed for GLSPS projects you are participating in.  Please click on the logo to gain access to their website to find additional information.



  • Opening the season, we usually Present an Ice Diving Documentation Practice Class on a shipwreck in Lake Minnetonka.  In 2012, the ice was too unpredictable so the dives were cancelled for this year.  If you would like to learn more about documenting a shipwreck in an overhead environment, please contact the Leader of this project .   (Certain requirements are required for this dive).
  • In April every year, we plan a joint above water project between Superior Public Museums, LSMMA, and the GLSPS.  It involves a weekend of preserving and stabilizing the SS Meteor Whale-back on Barkers Island in Superior, WI.  This is an above water project for all non divers and divers to enjoy.  (Although encouraged, you do not have to be a member to join us)!
  • Two weeks before Memorial Day, we begin preparing our project boat, the R/V Preservation, for summer projects on Lake Superior.  
  • The first part of June our Underwater Tools & Techniques class is held to provide training for use on tool and preservation techniques used for underwater stabilization and preservation work. Please don't hesitate to register for the class if interested.  The GLSPS will only run the class if we have six or more students. 
  • July through September is when our underwater projects occur. As most of these projects occur in or near Lake Superior, a common launch point is the R/V Preservation, moored at Spirit Lake Marina in Duluth, MN.
  • Group size is limited on most projects so call the Project Leader to discuss opportunities.  They can provide a detailed description of the project and what your time commitment will be, as well as any requirements for participation.  Descriptions and Registering for each project is available by clicking on the Name of the Project in the "2012 Projects Schedule" section of this website page below.
  • If there is underwater work, you will need to bring cold-water diving gear.
  • If there is stabilization work needed, you will need to have completed the Tools and Techniques Class
  • These are work projects, so project supplies and fuel are provided by the GLSPS, but food expenses will be shared by the participating members.
  • New Levels of projects have been created in an index below the project list.  (Please read below).
  • It is required to have your own health Insurance to participate in any of the Projects.
  • It is also recommended to have D.A.N. Insurance or equivalent. 
  • Liability Releases are required for each participant by clicking on Master Liability and Waiver Forms to print, read and sign before project starts.  The boat cannot leave the dock until all forms are signed and reviewed.

We hope you will be able to join us as a volunteer on a project.  We are certain you will have fun and make a difference in helping preserve maritime history!

 

 

Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society / Board of Directors

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

2012 Programs and Projects

Schedule

 

Date

Project

Project Leader & Captain(s)


PL Telephone

January 1 – Oct 31

Level - 1

Essex Mast Restoration Project

(PIB)

Steve Daniel - Leader

Tom Brueshaber – Co Leader


651-470-5389

612-272-7242

February 24 – 25

Level - 1

UMSAT Show 2012 

(DONE)

Ken Merryman –Chairperson

UMSAT Phone Number


763-226-9620

 

612-516-9070

April 4,

First Responder First Aid Course  DONE

Scott Wemyss – Instructor


651-482-0977

April 1 – October 31

Level 1

Madeira Hull Piece (PIB) Placing at trail head of divers access

Steve Daniel - Leader

Tom Brueshaber


651-470-5389

612-272-7242

April 01 – Oct 31

Level - 1

Sevona Whistle - Restoration and Display Project (PIB)

Steve Daniel – Leader


651-470-5389

April 27 – 29

Level -1

S.S. Meteor Preservation Project   (DONE)

Phil Kerber – Leader

 


612-720-2825

 

May 19 - 20          

Level - 1

R/V Preservation Work Weekend (DONE)

Ken Knutson – Leader

 


612-578-1551

 

May 26 – 28

Level - 1

R/V Preservation 2nd Work Weekend

 

Ken Knutson - Leader

 


June 2 – 3

Level - 1

R/V Preservation Launch / Shakedown And Member BBQ  (DONE)

Phil Kerber - Leader

Ken Knutson – Boat Operator


612-720-2825

612-578-1551

June 9 – 10

Level – 2

 S P Ely Documentation  (Postponed & combined with the July 21 - 22 Proj.

Bob Nelson - Leader

Phil Kerber - Boat Operator


612-916-8183

612-720-2825

July 7

Level - 2

GLSPS Introduction To Underwater Documentation  (DONE)

Crosby, MN, Louise Mine Pit.

Bob Nelson - Leader


612-916-8183

 

July 21 - 22

Level - 2

Documentation, Photo And Video Practice (On S P Ely)  7/21/2012  (DONE)

Bob Nelson - Leader

Phil Kerber - Boat Operator


612-916-8183

612-720-2825

July 28 - 29

Level – 3 

Madeira And Hesper Monitoring Project  (DONE)

Corey Daniel – Leader

Steve Daniel – Boat Operator


218-343-4970

651-470-5389

August 1 - 5

Level - 2

McCargoe Cove Survey Project  (DONE)

Randy Beebe – Leader / Captain - Bob Nelson - RV Preservation Operator



218-341-4295

 

 

August 18 – 19

Level - 2

Grand Marais Harbor Survey Project (DONE)

Steve Daniel – Leader

Steve Daniel – Boat Operator


651-470-5389

September 07 – 10

 

Make up Weekend

Leader?

Boat Operator?


????

October 13 -14

Level – 3 & 4

Wilson Monitoring And Cleanup Project

(DONE)

Tim Pranke - Leader

Corey Daniel Co-Leader

Phil Kerber – Boat Operator


952-381-4669

 

612-720-2825

Date:  TBD

Level - 2

Grand Portage Artifact Documentation Survey  Moved to next year

Ken Merryman- Leader

Ken Merryman Captain


763-226-9620

763-226-9620

Date:  TBD

Level 5

Olive Jeanette Video Documentation

Special Invitation Only
Moved to next year 

Ken Merryman-Leader

Ken Merryman-Captain


763-226-9620

 

 

The GLSPS dive boat, the R/V Preservation, will be available for use with many of these projects.  Members, this is your opportunity to get involved and participate.  Projects are open to GLSPS Members.  Divers must have a certification from basic scuba diving to Advanced Open Water Diver certification or comparable experience, depending on project level. (See levels below).  Level 3 to five require a level of advanced open water and sometimes advanced technical dive certifications.  Stabilization Projects will require proprietary training and skills with preservation techniques and underwater tool handling.  The GLSPS will offer annual training for this once per year as interest builds.  If you are interested in any of the above projects, please contact the trip leader and sign up early.  Please remember, any of the above programs and projects can changed, postponed or canceled at any time because of weather, underwater visibility, scheduling, lack of personnel and volunteers for the projects.

 

Level 1 – Non Diving Project

Level 2 – Basic Scuba Certification 20 logged dives Minimum

Level 3 – Advanced Open Water Certification – 30 Logged dives Minimum

Level 4 – Advanced Technical Diver / Occasional and light deco procedures - 60 or more logged dives

Level 5 – Advanced Trimix / Open Circuit and Re-breather deep Diving / (Invitation only)

TT = Tools and techniques training required

OE = Overhead Environment

ID = Ice Diving Certification to dive but not limited to Surface Crewing