 | All persons using the Submerged Heritage Preserves must be certified
divers. |
| The Sunken Fleet of 1758 and the Forward are spread out over
several hundred feet. Dive boats and divers are required by law to tow the
red-and-white dive flag. A dive flag should be flown from the dive boat at
the Land Tortoise --A 1758 Floating Gun Battery preserve |
| Divers must remain within 100 feet of the dive flag |
| Only one dive boat can be tied to the mooring buoy at a time. Moor
only to the mooring buoy. |
| The mooring buoy is a fair weather mooring only. Very large
boats should not tie up to the mooring. Do not tie up to the mooring
during high winds. |
| To avoid anchor damage to wrecks, you can not anchor within 500 feet
of a mooring. |
| Your dive boat should be tied to the mooring buoy for only the
duration of the dive. Please cooperate. |
| It is unlawful for other boats to approach within 100 feet of the dive
flag. |
| Descend the mooring chain to the anchor and follow the trail line to
the site. Pay attention to underwater signage. |
| Please read the "Emergency Contacts" and other sections of this
section before diving. |
| Bottom sediments can be easily disturbed and will affect visibility. |
| Maintain proper buoyancy control at all times |
| Monitor your air supply and bottom time carefully |
| Dive with a dive buddy. |
| Do not touch any part of the shipwrecks because they are fragile. |
| Be courteous to neighbors. Do not approach or use any private docks in
the vicinity of the preserves. |
| When finished diving, please leave the site promptly. |
| Help curb the spread of zebra mussels in Lake George. Clean your gear
thoroughly when moving from one body of water to another |
| Dive safely and enjoy your dive. |
