Shipwrecks/99 is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 1999 in the same Welland location.

The fifth annual symposium on Shipwrecks, organized by the Niagara Divers' Association, a Niagara-based dive club of about 50 members, will be held on Saturday, March 27, 1999 in Welland, Ontario. The one-day event is for all interested in listening to multi-media presentations on shipwrecks ranging from recreational through to technical requirements, as well as expanding the history of a number of Great Lakes shipwrecks.


This year we are very excited to have seven speakers giving a total of nine multimedia presentations


John Chatterton

The Britannic/98 Expedition 

The Discovery & Identification of THE U-WHO

Katrin & Steve Cooper

Bikini Atoll

Jim Kozmik

Treasure Hunt - Bermuda

Garry Kozak

The Search for the Dean Richmond 

Jim & Pat Stayer

Wrecks of Truk Lagoon

Multimedia Encyclopedia of Nautical Terms

Dave Trotter

Quest for the Minnedosa:The Pride of Canada

Mike Williams

"River of Riches"

 

DOOR PRIZES: dive charters, videos, dive equipment & more.


If you would like to register for Shipwrecks/99 please complete and mail the registrationform.


If you would like your name added to the Shipwrecks Mailing List, please fill in and submit the Mailing List Form or for more information you may contact David Mekker at (905) 644-9389 (Hamilton) or Barbara Marshall (905) 382-2389 (Fort Erie)


SHIPWRECKS ACCOMMODATION

For our out-of-town guests, we have contacted the Days Inn Welland and reserved a block of rooms at a rate of $62.95 CDN per night, plus taxes, for 1-4 people (2 double beds) per room, or deluxe rooms with a single queen size bed (same price). This block of rooms will be held for us under the Shipwrecks/99 name until February 26, 1999.  After this date, the price will be honoured if rooms are available. Please contact the hotel directly at 905-735-6666 and mention that you are booking under the Shipwrecks/99 reserved block, quoting Group Reservation #5021. The Days Inn Welland is located 3 km (5-6 minutes) from the school.
 

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