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Scuttling the ‘PERTH’
At a few minutes past 08.00 on Saturday, 24th November 2001, the former Guided Missile Destroyer, HMAS PERTH, briefly lifted its bow to the sky before succumbing to the ocean waters invading its hull. Quickly settling upright on the seabed… Read More ›
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“Oggie! Oggie! Oggie! Oy! Oy! Oy!”
Several years ago, I was asked why my then dog was called, “Oggie”? An ‘Oggie’ is another term for a Cornish pastie; a lunch-time meal for the Cornish tin-miners of old whose wives would, apparently, inform the miners that lunch… Read More ›
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Peter Fields – Diving Explorer
Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Peter Fields’ early ambitions to be a military aircraft pilot were thwarted when, after taking flying training with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, he was grounded for spurious reasons by an Army… Read More ›
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Terry Cummins – Dive Educator
Some years ago, I interviewed, Terry Cummins – then still involved with PADI – on his thoughts about diving, and, more particularly, the diving industry. Since then, he has added to his academic qualifications with a PhD. A person who… Read More ›
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General ›
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Still Jack – A memory and a Song
November 6, 2026
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Inky and Pinky: Puppy Love
September 23, 2026
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A Test Of Offshore Mettle
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The ‘Polly-Gaff’ Gas Analyser
February 27, 2026
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“… and this year’s FUBAR Diving Award goes to …. “ – Part One
July 12, 2025
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A Load of ‘Old Cobblers’.
June 1, 2024
History ›
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Reg Sprigg’s Chamber
October 5, 2026
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“Lest We Forget”
June 3, 2026
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P.L.U.T.O. Pups
September 3, 2024

