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Winnipesaukee Divers · 07-21-2010, 04:31 PM

Try 90' to 100' if you want to see the paper rolls... Better bring an extra long snorkel and a wet suit. The last time I was there, mid-summer a couple years back, I think it was 51 degrees, a little chilly for the kids, but, I'm sure you could tuff it out long enough to write your name and date on one of the rolls.

Seriously, there's not much left of the old rail cars, just the big rusty wheels, a bunch of planks and junk. I'm sure if you could spend enough time down there you'd find a lot more stuff. However, my "NDL" (No Decompression Limit) only gives me about 10 minutes at that depth (single tank). For me is a lot longer than I'd want to be there this time of the year. From 80 degrees surface water temp to 48 to 55 degrees at depth, where you chill right down, then back to 80 to 90 on the deck is a recipe for thermal shock. Even with the required 5 minutes safety stop at 15 feet you're still pushing it. You'd be better off leaving that dive until mid-fall.

07-21-2010, 04:31 PM	#11
Winnipesaukee Divers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Exeter, NH or @ WCYC on weekends Posts: 250 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	It's a real sharp incline to the bottom... Try 90' to 100' if you want to see the paper rolls... Better bring an extra long snorkel and a wet suit. The last time I was there, mid-summer a couple years back, I think it was 51 degrees, a little chilly for the kids, but, I'm sure you could tuff it out long enough to write your name and date on one of the rolls. Seriously, there's not much left of the old rail cars, just the big rusty wheels, a bunch of planks and junk. I'm sure if you could spend enough time down there you'd find a lot more stuff. However, my "NDL" (No Decompression Limit) only gives me about 10 minutes at that depth (single tank). For me is a lot longer than I'd want to be there this time of the year. From 80 degrees surface water temp to 48 to 55 degrees at depth, where you chill right down, then back to 80 to 90 on the deck is a recipe for thermal shock. Even with the required 5 minutes safety stop at 15 feet you're still pushing it. You'd be better off leaving that dive until mid-fall.