GLSPS 2012 Programs and Projects Schedule

Completed January 25, 2012

Please Note:

 

Project Registration will be available as the Projects Leaders enter their Projects.

If Registration is not available for the project of interest, please check back daily.

 

The GLSPS 2012 Summer Programs and Project Schedule, indicated in RED on the events Calender, includes activities for both diving and non-diving members to participate in. We encourage non-diving members to assist with surface support and project documentation, whether keeping written notes or photographing the project work.

Please check out the Project Sponsors listed on the lower left of this web page.  These sponsors will provide free air fills and 1/2 off rental for any scuba gear needed for GLSPS projects you are participating in.  Please click on the logo to gain access to their website to find additional information.

• Opening the season, we usually Present an Ice Diving Documentation Practice Class on a shipwreck in Lake Minnetonka.  In 2012, the ice was too unpredictable so the dives were cancelled for this year.  If you would like to learn more about documenting a shipwreck in an overhead environment, please contact the Leader of this project .   (Certain requirements are required for this dive).
• In April every year, we plan a joint above water project between Superior Public Museums, LSMMA, and the GLSPS.  It involves a weekend of preserving and stabilizing the SS Meteor Whale-back on Barkers Island in Superior, WI.  This is an above water project for all non divers and divers to enjoy.  (Although encouraged, you do not have to be a member to join us)!
• Two weeks before Memorial Day, we begin preparing our project boat, the R/V Preservation, for summer projects on Lake Superior.  
• The first part of June our Underwater Tools & Techniques class is held to provide training for use on tool and preservation techniques used for underwater stabilization and preservation work. Please don't hesitate to register for the class if interested.  The GLSPS will only run the class if we have six or more students. 
• July through September is when our underwater projects occur. As most of these projects occur in or near Lake Superior, a common launch point is the R/V Preservation, moored at Spirit Lake Marina in Duluth, MN.
• Group size is limited on most projects so call the Project Leader to discuss opportunities.  They can provide a detailed description of the project and what your time commitment will be, as well as any requirements for participation.  Descriptions and Registering for each project is available by clicking on the Name of the Project in the "2012 Projects Schedule" section of this website page below.
• If there is underwater work, you will need to bring cold-water diving gear.
• If there is stabilization work needed, you will need to have completed the Tools and Techniques Class
• These are work projects, so project supplies and fuel are provided by the GLSPS, but food expenses will be shared by the participating members.
• New Levels of projects have been created in an index below the project list.  (Please read below).
• It is required to have your own health Insurance to participate in any of the Projects.
• It is also recommended to have D.A.N. Insurance or equivalent. 

• Liability Releases are required for each participant by clicking on Master Liability and Waiver Forms to print, read and sign before project starts.  The boat cannot leave the dock until all forms are signed and reviewed.

We hope you will be able to join us as a volunteer on a project.  We are certain you will have fun and make a difference in helping preserve maritime history!

 

 

Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society / Board of Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012 Programs and Projects

Schedule

 

Date	Project	Project Leader & Captain(s)		PL Telephone
January 1 – Oct 31 Level - 1	Essex Mast Restoration Project (PIB)	Steve Daniel - Leader Tom Brueshaber – Co Leader		651-470-5389 612-272-7242
February 24 – 25 Level - 1	UMSAT Show 2012  (DONE)	Ken Merryman –Chairperson UMSAT Phone Number		763-226-9620   612-516-9070
April 4,	First Responder First Aid Course  DONE	Scott Wemyss – Instructor		651-482-0977
April 1 – October 31 Level 1	Madeira Hull Piece (PIB) Placing at trail head of divers access	Steve Daniel - Leader Tom Brueshaber		651-470-5389 612-272-7242
April 01 – Oct 31 Level - 1	Sevona Whistle - Restoration and Display Project (PIB)	Steve Daniel – Leader		651-470-5389
April 27 – 29 Level -1	S.S. Meteor Preservation Project   (DONE)	Phil Kerber – Leader		612-720-2825
May 19 - 20           Level - 1	R/V Preservation Work Weekend (DONE)	Ken Knutson – Leader		612-578-1551
May 26 – 28 Level - 1	R/V Preservation 2nd Work Weekend	Ken Knutson - Leader
June 2 – 3 Level - 1	R/V Preservation Launch / Shakedown And Member BBQ  (DONE)	Phil Kerber - Leader Ken Knutson – Boat Operator		612-720-2825 612-578-1551
June 9 – 10 Level – 2	S P Ely Documentation  (Postponed & combined with the July 21 - 22 Proj.	Bob Nelson - Leader Phil Kerber - Boat Operator		612-916-8183 612-720-2825
July 7 Level - 2	GLSPS Introduction To Underwater Documentation  (DONE) Crosby, MN, Louise Mine Pit.	Bob Nelson - Leader		612-916-8183
July 21 - 22 Level - 2	Documentation, Photo And Video Practice (On S P Ely)  7/21/2012  (DONE)	Bob Nelson - Leader Phil Kerber - Boat Operator		612-916-8183 612-720-2825
July 28 - 29 Level – 3	Madeira And Hesper Monitoring Project  (DONE)	Corey Daniel – Leader Steve Daniel – Boat Operator		218-343-4970 651-470-5389
August 1 - 5 Level - 2	McCargoe Cove Survey Project  (DONE)	Randy Beebe – Leader / Captain - Bob Nelson - RV Preservation Operator		218-341-4295
August 18 – 19 Level - 2	Grand Marais Harbor Survey Project (DONE)	Steve Daniel – Leader Steve Daniel – Boat Operator		651-470-5389
September 07 – 10	Make up Weekend	Leader? Boat Operator?		????
October 13 -14 Level – 3 & 4	Wilson Monitoring And Cleanup Project (DONE)	Tim Pranke - Leader Corey Daniel Co-Leader Phil Kerber – Boat Operator		952-381-4669   612-720-2825
Date:  TBD Level - 2	Grand Portage Artifact Documentation Survey  Moved to next year	Ken Merryman- Leader Ken Merryman Captain		763-226-9620 763-226-9620
Date:  TBD Level 5	Olive Jeanette Video Documentation Special Invitation Only Moved to next year	Ken Merryman-Leader Ken Merryman-Captain		763-226-9620

 

The GLSPS dive boat, the R/V Preservation, will be available for use with many of these projects.  Members, this is your opportunity to get involved and participate.  Projects are open to GLSPS Members.  Divers must have a certification from basic scuba diving to Advanced Open Water Diver certification or comparable experience, depending on project level. (See levels below).  Level 3 to five require a level of advanced open water and sometimes advanced technical dive certifications.  Stabilization Projects will require proprietary training and skills with preservation techniques and underwater tool handling.  The GLSPS will offer annual training for this once per year as interest builds.  If you are interested in any of the above projects, please contact the trip leader and sign up early.  Please remember, any of the above programs and projects can changed, postponed or canceled at any time because of weather, underwater visibility, scheduling, lack of personnel and volunteers for the projects.

 

Level 1 – Non Diving Project

Level 2 – Basic Scuba Certification 20 logged dives Minimum

Level 3 – Advanced Open Water Certification – 30 Logged dives Minimum

Level 4 – Advanced Technical Diver / Occasional and light deco procedures - 60 or more logged dives

Level 5 – Advanced Trimix / Open Circuit and Re-breather deep Diving / (Invitation only)

TT = Tools and techniques training required

OE = Overhead Environment

ID = Ice Diving Certification to dive but not limited to Surface Crewing