Shipwrecks ~ History Beneath the Waves
 Yap
has several wreck sites that, although their locations
are known, very little is undertood as to the history behind
such watery fates. Ships, planes, barges and ammunitions
are scattered among the vast reef system and Beyond The
Reef has started a project to document these historical
sites.
Beginning November 17, 2003 we started conducting one-tank
research dives every Monday afternoon to these wreck sites,
to document the location through photographs, area maps
and examination of the wreckage. On occasion we have been
accompanied by a researcher from Yap's Historical Preservation
Office, who will provide insight and act as an educational
guide to the current site being studied.
 
Visiting divers can join these exploration dives, assisting
the research project with data collection and photographs.
In addition to exploring the known wrecks, Beyond The
Reef will also be searching for "yet-to-be" discovered
vessels that have been rumoured to have been lost during
air and sea battles during World War II. In the past, we
have found large ship anchors dating back to the 1800s
and bombs and anti-aircraft munitions from WWII.
Please join us on this historical project to discover
all of Yap's wrecks.
 
 
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