Today the SAMPHIRE team surveyed a ballast dump/site reported by local diver Jimmy Crooks in Badnaban near Lochinver. The site has never been recorded before and lies just off a small island near the beach. Jimmy, a Lochinver resident with years of experience, has just celebrated his 71st birthday and was kind enough to accompany us to the site to guide us directly to it!
Taking a look at Badnaban with Jimmy Crooks
Last nights talk in Drumbeg Village Hall was a full house; around 50 people and standing room only. Thanks to all of you who came along.
Standing room only in the Drumbeg Village Hall for the Project SAMPHIRE talk.
Today the team have been in Lochinver meeting with the local maritime community. The first few days have already produced new leads on historic shipwrecks in the area and some new sites to investigate.
Project SAMPHIRE in Lochinver, investigating the maritime history of the area with the local community.
The team spent some time talking to the Highland Council dive team working in Lochinver harbour about their experiences and extensive maritime knowledge of the region.
The Highland Council Dive team discuss the maritime history of the region with the SAMPHIRE team.