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Grenada – The Spice of the Caribbean adds new wreck to its diverse portfolio
Grenada has added a new wreck to its diverse and fascinating portfolio of dive sites. The Tyrell Bay Patrol boat was sunk on Tuesday 25th September, approximately one mile off Grand Anse Beach, close to Boss Reef. It was donated to the Government of Grenada by the U.S. Government for use by the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) Coast Guard and entered into service in 1984.
Following its service, the boat became inoperable for several years, after which the Grenada Scuba Diving Association (GSDA) requested permission from the Government of Grenada & the U.S. Government to decommission and sink the vessel as a sustainable reef and new dive site in the destination. This public / private sector project began in 2016 and was completed in September 2018.
Project partners included the Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association (GHTA), Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), Grenada Scuba Diving Association, RGPF Coast Guard, Ministry of Health, Grenada Ports Authority, Clarkes Court Boatyard (CCB) and Sol EC Ltd. Financial support for this project was provided by CCB, the GTA and the GHTA, which was the major financial sponsor through its Tourism Development Fund.
Following the sinking of the Tyrell Bay, President of the GHTA Jerry Rappaport said: “The GHTA is delighted to be the major financial contributor to this project, which enhances Grenada’s already diverse dive portfolio. This is another example of how our Tourism Development Fund, which is solely funded by visitors to our hotels voluntarily contributing money, has been able to help to develop what we as a destination have to offer.”
President of the GSDA Christine Finney was happy to complete the project saying: “We are excited for the Tyrell Bay to become a sustainable home for coral and marine life. I am confident that visitors will find this new dive site fascinating.”
GTA Manager for Nautical Development Mrs. Nikoyan Roberts thanked all stakeholders who provided invaluable technical and financial support to Grenada’s newest dive product and said: “We look forward to our visitors having a memorable experience when exploring the Tyrell Bay.”
The sinking of the Tyrell Bay brings the number of wreck dives offered by Grenada to fifteen.
For more information about Grenada visit the Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association (GHTA) website by clicking here.
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
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