AIRPLANE
By Capt. Dan Berg
The airplane wreck's propeller. Photos by Alan Marquardt.
Back around 1961, a U.S. B-29 Bomber that had taken off from
Bermuda went down due to a fuel problem. Fortunately the crew was
able to bail out before she hit the water, and all lives were
spared.
Now known as the Airplane wreck, she lies in only25 to 30
feet of water close to the wreck of the
North Carolina.
Divers can still recognize many of the plane's parts such as her
propeller, wings and parts of her fuselage.
The information listed
above was taken with permission from the Book:
BERMUDA SHIPWRECKS,
ISBN # 0-9616167-4-1
A Vacationing Divers Guide to Bermudas Shipwrecks,
by Dan and Denise Berg, 6x9 softcover,73 pages.
Retail $14.95
From the first quarter of the 16th century, Bermuda became a
landmark for Spanish ships sailing back to Spain from the New World.
The desire to sight Bermuda to confirm their position often ended
their voyage as they wrecked on Bermuda's outer reefs. To this day
Bermuda's treacherous reefs have taken their toll on shipping. The
reefs have claimed vessels ranging from ocean lines to small fishing
boats. Bermuda Shipwrecks is the most comprehensive, accurate,
illustrated collection of information, photographs, sketches and
stories ever written about the legendary wrecks around Bermuda.
Bermuda Shipwrecks includes over 100 illustrations comprised of 61
sensational color photos, 17 rare b&w historical images, 19 stamps,
4 sketches plus one map. Bermuda Shipwrecks contains a wealth of
enlightening information that gives the readers a nostalgic glimpse
into the history and present condition of over 55 of Bermuda's most
popular Shipwrecks.
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