Recent software updates for our fish finder gizmo seem to have improved the quality of output for DownVision and SideVision imaging. Imaging collected in recent months has definitely shown improved quality and definition, in other words we are now seeing elements of man made structure where before it was somewhat fuzzy. We have shown images before … [Read more...]
Research yacht Penola – a long distance traveller
While researching the loss of the three masted auxiliary schooner Penola, we came across some interesting information concerning her involvement on a three year British expedition to Graham Land, Antartica during 1934-37. The archive which is held by the University of Cambridge includes an extensive photo record of the expedition, with many … [Read more...]
Clyro @ Culzean
A recent visit to Culzean Country Park provided me with an opportunity to re-visit the site of a shipwreck just south of the famous and ever popular Culzean Castle. I first stumbled across the wreck in the late 70's when on a field trip from Glasgow School of Art. Since then we have visited the wreck on a number of occasions, mainly by boat, but it … [Read more...]
Clyde – new additions
A few new additions to the Clyde area include - PS Champion, Comte de Smet de Naeyer, Kathleen/Stromboli collision, HMS Laverock, SS Linnet, SS Raith, PS Redguantlet and HMS Vandal. We plan to move round the coast in next few months with additions to areas further north and east and will keep you updated as we go. … [Read more...]
