HMS Vandal 2003 Expedition Images Set No 3
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Above; One of the divers surfaces after a 100m/330ft dive to HMS Vandal. The wreck lies on a
mud slope at the bottom of the Clyde off Scotland's west coast and was found in visability of
some 6-7ft of water.©Leigh Bishop 2003


Above; Just one and a half miles from where the wreck lies is this memorial
to the grave site. Larry Gaines picture rests above in memory of his
colleagues lost. ©Leigh Bishop 2003

Above left; Nick Gilbert calls a team briefing and spends time going over plans of the boat.© Leigh Bishop 2003

Above Right;The expedition dive boat Spinaway Isle moored at Lochranza where 60 years before Vandal was last seen. © Leigh Bishop 2003

Above; As the team gather to the war loss memorial Bryan Thomas of the submariners association will say a few words that reflect the teams milestone work on Vandal. © Leigh Bishop 2003

Above; Divers of the expedition used closed circuit rebreathers to extend bottom times and give greater safety at depth. ©Leigh Bishop 2003