At the conclusion of WWI hostilities, the German High Seas Fleet was interned at the Royal Navy’s northern base at Scapa Flow, in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. On learning of the proposal to give the vessels to the victorious… Read More ›
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Bob Halstead – Adventurer
Blessed with the pioneering spirit of a true adventurer, Bob Halstead’s many articles, books and underwater photographs have been instrumental in positioning Papua New Guinea as one of the world’s top diving destinations. Raised and educated in England, he taught… Read More ›
Live-Aboards Of The Asia-Pacific
Next year’s 25th Anniversary of Singapore’s annual ADEX Show – now a leading event on the diving industry calendar – also marks the anniversary of the launch of my first book : Live-Aboards Of The Asia-Pacific “Believe me, my young… Read More ›
ADEX2018 – Standing Tall On the World stage.
Celebrating its 24th year as a dive extravaganza without equal, Singapore’s annual ADEX (Asian Dive Exhibition) Show has – like the literary character, Topsy – “just growed” to become a major player in the global promotion of diving. Attracting an… Read More ›
Dining With Divers: Tales from the Kitchen Table
”From the first nail-biting story of up-close encounters with crocodiles to the last heart-warming description of how to make Pecan and Pear Bread by first growing a pear tree, Dining with Divers had me hooked from the first dip. Simon… Read More ›
Anatomy Of An Industry
“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important lesson that history has to teach.” – Aldous Huxley As a concept, Australia’s former peak industry diving body had much to commend it: Particularly… Read More ›