Cassimir & Normania – Saturday August 2nd

On the night of February 26, 1942, the Cassimer came around Frying Pan Shoals, enroute from Santiago, Cuba, to Baltimore, Maryland with a cargo of molasses. The night was foggy, but due to the heavy u-boat reports in the area, the Cassimer was traveling a full speed. The bow of the SS Lara came out of no where and sliced into the Cassimer. It was quickly apparent that the Cassimer was doomed and Captain J.A. Bodman gave the order to abandon ship. Lifeboats were launched and 32 members of the crew were to be later rescued by the Lara, although one, Able-Bodied Seaman Engle Heyliger (age 41) was to soon die from his injuries. In total, 5 crew members were killed in the collision. The survivors were taken to Charleston, SC by the Lara.

Number of Dives on This Charter: 2

Charter Cost: $176

Experiance Level: I – Intermediate: 

• Must have Advanced Open Water or Deep specialty certifications (or equivalent dive experience)
• Divers are required to dive Nitrox.
• Divers can complete Deep or Wreck specialty training on these trips. Students completing one of these specialties will dive with one of our instructors.
• Must be 15 years old

To book this charter, please give us a call at (919) 341-2787 or reserve on line with $50 deposit.