tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20980931.post-64483136596007938282007-12-19T11:58:00.000Z2007-12-21T12:03:23.099Z<div align="justify">________________________________________________________________<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cdnn.info/news/safety/s071219.html">CDNN </a><br />By <strong>Luther Monroe<br /></strong>December 19, 2007<br /><br /><img src="http://www.canterburywreck.co.nz/images/f421-main2.jpg" /><br /><br /><strong>BAY OF ISLANDS, New Zealand — </strong>Authorities warned divers to be cautious when exploring the HMNZS Canterbury, a warship sunk as a scuba diving attraction in the Bay of Islands.<br /><br />Police and the Bay of Islands Canterbury Charitable Trust urged divers to respect the depth and difficulty of diving where machinery and confined areas increase risks.<br /><br />"We anticipate that many divers will explore the HMNZS Canterbury over the next few months," a police spokesperson told CDNN. "It is important that recreational divers understand wreck diving requires caution, planning and specialized training."<br /><br />In November, the HMNZS Canterbury was scuttled to a depth of 38 meters at Deep Water Cove.<br /><br /><br />____<br /><a href="http://www.artificial-reefs.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">www.artificial-reefs.blogspot.com</span></a> </div>Pedro Calejahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10571580575817557080noreply@blogger.com