Excellent stuff, thanks for the work you're doing and for uploading this. Don't worry too much about video quality, it is what it is and we'd not see this wreck without your efforts.
Another magic dive, I spent fifty years doing various different diving capers ( not at the depths your team dive at of course ) but never had the luck to find a bell 😥.
Thanks, this dive was in 2022 and you'll see that ones I've done more recently have better quality video as I've got my rig set up much better! Thanks for the subscribe 👍
@D33pUK the best videos on TH-cam...really appreciate your time editing and creating these brilliant dives....thanking you....Best wishes to you and diveteam
I'm scared to death to even go underwater for Various Reasons....I was a fisherman, but that was awesome, Hats off to you and great job, all the way around
What an amazing find! You might not be happy with the video quality but to get anything at all is an achievement in itself as I'm sure anyone who's tried it will agree.
Brilliant video very scary to watch you in such an isolated place and so deep great respect to you all for not taking anything but video ,photos and memories, also strange to see that even at that deapth there are sand ripples on the bottom not just flat seabed.thank you for sharing .
Holy Moly, what a dive! Vis looked really bad due to the swirling silt/plankton - I'm amazed that Rick was able to get such great photos in that muck. And finding the bell, what a topper! Congrats on another great dive and thanks so much for bringing us old divers along for the trip.
Bit of a kick that the USNI article about the bell's recovery back in Feb this year did not mention you and the lads finding the bell, just mention of a request from the USN to the RN for salvage to prevent "illegal salvage attempts." If anyone was game enough to go after that bell, it would only be a small number due to the gear, cost and training. If you want to talk illegal salvage, that's more along the lines of what happened to HMAS Perth, USS Houston and HMS Exeter, where they didn't just take the bell, they took everything, ripped it right off the bottom for scrap metal. The loss of Perth's wreck like that makes me angry as being part of a Aussie Navy family. Anyway, top work mate as always! There's always camera issues, esp when you start talking about water pressure and temps!
@touchofgrayphotos Thank you and I definitely feel that the Royal Navy/US Navy have decided to forget how the wreck was found which I don't think is right. We could easily have brought the bell up but decided to do leave it where it was and notify the authorities. The result seems to have been that our role is now being airbrushed! I couldn't agree more about the illegal commercial salvage happening in your part of the world. It's incredibly sad on almost every level but our governments don't seem that interested or willing to do anything about it :(
Outstanding video and great background story of the American Ltjg and the German captain. I had never heard this story before and really appreciated you telling it! Stay safe!!
Another well produced video even with the less than optimal footage. It's always good to confirm the last resting place of those who paid the ultimate price, giving closure to their families and allowing them to know where their loved ones fell. I hope the RN gave you and your team credit when returning the bell to the USN. The backstories and narration make your videos a compelling watch.
Thanks, this was another discovery that we felt very strongly about. What I didn't mentions is that we were invited to Remembrance Day at the American Memorial in Nov 22 which really brought the loss home. We were surprised and disappointed not to be invited to the formal handover of the bell from the RN to the USN.
@@D33pUK A bittersweet experience but you probably experienced a few previously in the mob. You Tube spreads far and wide, maybe some US Vet's might see this and pass on the story of how the wreck and bell was really discovered. I'm pretty sure the USN would love copies of the discovery video/photgraphs to go with the bell. Thanks for another great video.
Bravo por un descubrimiento tan fantástico …como siempre que magnifica inmersión …no carente de riesgos …. No existen las casualidades está misma tarde ojeaba el libro THE KAISER´S U-BOOTE …donde en la contraportada esta la foto del U53 …muchas gracias por compartir sus inmersiones ….realmente son excitantes ….me hacen sentirlas y vivirlas …enhorabuena ..desde 🇪🇸👍👏👏👏👏✨✨✨✨
Outstanding bravery exploring a deep historical shipwreck! And exemplary respect/honor paid by the RN to the USN! (I'm assuming the bell will be restored & displayed at Annapolis, MD?) PS I'm also thankful that when you surfaced there wasn't an 'Asian Research' vessel nearby that would've tried to harpoon you & process your fat/flippers into...cooking oil? ;-)
@boboala1 Thank you - unfortunately I don't have any information on where it will go but Annapolis would seem likely. My view is that it should be in the (stunningly beautiful and poignant) Brookwood American Memorial where the crew of the USS Jacob Jones are commemorated and, in some cases, buried.
@HM2SGT The dive was actually in August 2022 so over 2 years (at the time of writing)! Sorry you feel that way but I guess many people may have missed it first time round?
Another entertaining video. ❤ In an age where & when fires rage from people hell bent on assulting nieghbors for various pety, nasty reasons & when workers still find time too hate on co-workers without ever being repremanded for their absolute selfish stupidity... The calm, professional, & caring nature you provide in your videos is comforting. [ I once sought such a career. Alawys valueing the calmness, professionslism, & caring that aviation demands. A place where selfish A-h▪︎▪︎es are kept in check routinely as there is just no room for such sinceless, chaotic nonsense. ] I enjoy watching professionals such as yourself, braving such hobbies and so humbly sharing your experiences. Thank you.
Mate, just wanted to say that you've got a fantastic knack for story-telling that really complements your diving skills and experience. I've just got my basic SCUBA qual so I can appreciate what's involved to a degree, but as this is way beyond what I'll ever be able to do, having someone that's willing to share their adventures and footage is priceless! I share your views about visiting and recovering material as well. The unfortunate reality is that professional academia will recover it (when they have the resources to dive a wreck, which can take years) and eventually lock most of it away in an archive that isn't easily accessible, or a commercial outfit will salvage purely for the scrap money and do who knows what damage to the wreck in the process (see the cannons on HMS Victory). So material being respectfully recovered and preserved by "amateur's" as you suggest might just strike the best balance.
@robertchandler6254 Thanks very much for those kind comments and the whole area of artefact recovery is one where there are strong opinions on all sides!
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Wow. Great find! Good on the UK for sending the bell home. Thanks much for the upload. Take care, mate. Dive safe.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Excellent stuff, thanks for the work you're doing and for uploading this. Don't worry too much about video quality, it is what it is and we'd not see this wreck without your efforts.
Thank you, really appreciate that comment 👍
Most appreciate your efforts!
Thank you from a USN Vet. 3 generations deep
@joek511 I'm ex British Army so am pleased to be part of finding the last resting place of these brave sailors.
Another magic dive, I spent fifty years doing various different diving capers ( not at the depths your team dive at of course ) but never had the luck to find a bell 😥.
Wow that's a long time, would you be upset if I tell you that I'm nearly into double figures of bell's seen underwater?
I dove the second USS Jacob Jones off the Delaware coast. It was also torpedoed by a U-boat. Only the midsection is somewhat intact.
@TKay44 I'd love to dive that one as well - seems like the name wasn't very lucky!
Hope your video issues are solved. Too bad for this one but nice job anyway. I subscribed
Thanks, this dive was in 2022 and you'll see that ones I've done more recently have better quality video as I've got my rig set up much better! Thanks for the subscribe 👍
Thanks for sharing...a brilliant dive with great results...Best of luck
@topdiveribiza1 My pleasure and I always appreciate your comments! Should have another one next week .....
@D33pUK the best videos on TH-cam...really appreciate your time editing and creating these brilliant dives....thanking you....Best wishes to you and diveteam
Can't tell you how much I enjoy these videos. Great work!
Really pleased to hear that, thanks for the feedback 👍
Great work.
I'm scared to death to even go underwater for Various Reasons....I was a fisherman, but that was awesome, Hats off to you and great job, all the way around
Thank you!
What an amazing find! You might not be happy with the video quality but to get anything at all is an achievement in itself as I'm sure anyone who's tried it will agree.
Thanks, really appreciate the understanding!
Brilliant video very scary to watch you in such an isolated place and so deep great respect to you all for not taking anything but video ,photos and memories, also strange to see that even at that deapth there are sand ripples on the bottom not just flat seabed.thank you for sharing .
Glad you enjoyed it! The ripples are created by currents which can be really strong even at these depths. The sea is an amazing place.....
Holy Moly, what a dive! Vis looked really bad due to the swirling silt/plankton - I'm amazed that Rick was able to get such great photos in that muck. And finding the bell, what a topper! Congrats on another great dive and thanks so much for bringing us old divers along for the trip.
Yes it wasn't great although I'm sure we've both had worse. Of course any dive you find a bell is a good one :)
Bit of a kick that the USNI article about the bell's recovery back in Feb this year did not mention you and the lads finding the bell, just mention of a request from the USN to the RN for salvage to prevent "illegal salvage attempts." If anyone was game enough to go after that bell, it would only be a small number due to the gear, cost and training. If you want to talk illegal salvage, that's more along the lines of what happened to HMAS Perth, USS Houston and HMS Exeter, where they didn't just take the bell, they took everything, ripped it right off the bottom for scrap metal. The loss of Perth's wreck like that makes me angry as being part of a Aussie Navy family.
Anyway, top work mate as always! There's always camera issues, esp when you start talking about water pressure and temps!
@touchofgrayphotos Thank you and I definitely feel that the Royal Navy/US Navy have decided to forget how the wreck was found which I don't think is right. We could easily have brought the bell up but decided to do leave it where it was and notify the authorities. The result seems to have been that our role is now being airbrushed!
I couldn't agree more about the illegal commercial salvage happening in your part of the world. It's incredibly sad on almost every level but our governments don't seem that interested or willing to do anything about it :(
Outstanding video and great background story of the American Ltjg and the German captain. I had never heard this story before and really appreciated you telling it! Stay safe!!
Thanks and glad you found it informative!
Another well produced video even with the less than optimal footage. It's always good to confirm the last resting place of those who paid the ultimate price, giving closure to their families and allowing them to know where their loved ones fell. I hope the RN gave you and your team credit when returning the bell to the USN.
The backstories and narration make your videos a compelling watch.
Thanks, this was another discovery that we felt very strongly about. What I didn't mentions is that we were invited to Remembrance Day at the American Memorial in Nov 22 which really brought the loss home.
We were surprised and disappointed not to be invited to the formal handover of the bell from the RN to the USN.
@@D33pUK A bittersweet experience but you probably experienced a few previously in the mob. You Tube spreads far and wide, maybe some US Vet's might see this and pass on the story of how the wreck and bell was really discovered. I'm pretty sure the USN would love copies of the discovery video/photgraphs to go with the bell. Thanks for another great video.
@@chaingunner60 We sent them everything when we found it in August 2022!
Great video, friend! Amazing dive
Thank you 👍
Cracking dive . The bundle of tubes was probably boiler tubes. Condenser ones would have been straight . Ex tiff RN
Thanks, I appreciate you sharing your expertise and knowledge 👍
Bravo por un descubrimiento tan fantástico …como siempre que magnifica inmersión …no carente de riesgos …. No existen las casualidades está misma tarde ojeaba el libro THE KAISER´S U-BOOTE …donde en la contraportada esta la foto del U53 …muchas gracias por compartir sus inmersiones ….realmente son excitantes ….me hacen sentirlas y vivirlas …enhorabuena ..desde 🇪🇸👍👏👏👏👏✨✨✨✨
Gracias por tus amables palabras.
She's been missing for so long I guess since then she's been "on her Jack Jones" for years! (Sorry my humour!) Thank you for these epic dives sir!
Glad you enjoyed them and for making me laugh 👍
Outstanding bravery exploring a deep historical shipwreck! And exemplary respect/honor paid by the RN to the USN! (I'm assuming the bell will be restored & displayed at Annapolis, MD?)
PS I'm also thankful that when you surfaced there wasn't an 'Asian Research' vessel nearby that would've tried to harpoon you & process your fat/flippers into...cooking oil? ;-)
@boboala1 Thank you - unfortunately I don't have any information on where it will go but Annapolis would seem likely. My view is that it should be in the (stunningly beautiful and poignant) Brookwood American Memorial where the crew of the USS Jacob Jones are commemorated and, in some cases, buried.
40 miles sw of the scillys. !!!!!! F me. What happens if a Russian sub comes along on the deco
Yes it's a long way out, fortunately the sea is a big place so the chance of encountering a sub at close proximity is very small!
*Interesting reporting on an event that occurred 11 months ago- the title borders on Clickbait*
@HM2SGT The dive was actually in August 2022 so over 2 years (at the time of writing)! Sorry you feel that way but I guess many people may have missed it first time round?
Another entertaining video. ❤
In an age where & when fires rage from people hell bent on assulting nieghbors for various pety, nasty reasons & when workers still find time too hate on co-workers without ever being repremanded for their absolute selfish stupidity...
The calm, professional, & caring nature you provide in your videos is comforting.
[ I once sought such a career.
Alawys valueing the calmness, professionslism, & caring that aviation demands. A place where selfish A-h▪︎▪︎es are kept in check routinely as there is just no room for such sinceless, chaotic nonsense. ]
I enjoy watching professionals such as yourself, braving such hobbies and so humbly sharing your experiences.
Thank you.
Thanks for those really positive comments, much appreciated!
Mate, just wanted to say that you've got a fantastic knack for story-telling that really complements your diving skills and experience. I've just got my basic SCUBA qual so I can appreciate what's involved to a degree, but as this is way beyond what I'll ever be able to do, having someone that's willing to share their adventures and footage is priceless!
I share your views about visiting and recovering material as well. The unfortunate reality is that professional academia will recover it (when they have the resources to dive a wreck, which can take years) and eventually lock most of it away in an archive that isn't easily accessible, or a commercial outfit will salvage purely for the scrap money and do who knows what damage to the wreck in the process (see the cannons on HMS Victory). So material being respectfully recovered and preserved by "amateur's" as you suggest might just strike the best balance.
@robertchandler6254 Thanks very much for those kind comments and the whole area of artefact recovery is one where there are strong opinions on all sides!
It seems that he has camera problems on many of his explorations. It appears that he needs more camera training.