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Blackbeard’s Bountiful “Booty” Draws Attention to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast

April 1, 2007

EMERALD ISLE • ATLANTIC BEACH • MOREHEAD CITY • BEAUFORT • CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. – Touted as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” and one of the best dive sites in the world,
Crystal Coast, North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks, offers diving enthusiasts a once in a lifetime experience to dive Balckbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge, from May 10- July 21, 2007, with the Dive Down program. Implemented by the state of North Carolina, the aptly named program allows 1,500 recreational divers over the course of five years, 2006-2010, the chance of a lifetime to dive the remains of the infamous pirate Blackbeard’s ship the Queen Anne’s Revenge, acknowledged as one of the most important underwater archeological discoveries in the United States.

As the legendary tale goes, in 1718 Blackbeard decided to ground the ship and leave a select few of his crew. Since it’s discovery in 1996, the Queen Anne’s Revenge has been off-limits to everyone except archeologists and state officials to protect the integrity of the site. With the implementation of Dive Down, diving fanatics have another realm of exploration beneath the brilliantly luminous waters of the Crystal Coast.

The dates for the 2007 Dive Down program have been set with six opportunities to explore this wreck, May 10-11, May 12-13, May 31-June 1, June 2-3, July 19-20 and July 20-21. The goal of the program is to provide divers with an educational and entertaining experience, while advocating the protection of this and other underwater heritage sites. The two-day program is designed to illuminate the many facets of an underwater archaeological site, specifically the Queen Anne’s Revenge and includes four distinct modules; maritime history, underwater archaeology, coastal geography and marine ecology. Upon completion of the program participants will receive a North Carolina site diver specialty certification card, designation as official Queen Anne’s Revenge diver and certified and limited edition memorabilia.

Known as a trifecta of diving perfection with rich wreck diving, the Crystal Coast also is famous for 85-miles of shimmering beaches, crystalline blue water and lush maritime forests, along the Southern Outer Banks, designated as having “Clean and Healthy” beaches by the Clean Beaches Council. Recognized among the best shipwreck diving destinations in the world by Scuba Diving magazine, the Crystal Coast is comprised primarily of area cities Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort and the Cape Lookout area.

For daring divers seeking further information on experiencing the Dive Down program on NORTH CAROLINA’S CRYSTAL COAST call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org.

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Press Kit Attractions At-a-Glance Accommodations Dining Saltwater Activities Island Hopping Festivals Releases Resources Image Library Archives Search Contact News @lerts Consumer Website	Archives Blackbeard’s Bountiful “Booty” Draws Attention to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast April 1, 2007 EMERALD ISLE • ATLANTIC BEACH • MOREHEAD CITY • BEAUFORT • CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. – Touted as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” and one of the best dive sites in the world, Crystal Coast, North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks, offers diving enthusiasts a once in a lifetime experience to dive Balckbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge, from May 10- July 21, 2007, with the Dive Down program. Implemented by the state of North Carolina, the aptly named program allows 1,500 recreational divers over the course of five years, 2006-2010, the chance of a lifetime to dive the remains of the infamous pirate Blackbeard’s ship the Queen Anne’s Revenge, acknowledged as one of the most important underwater archeological discoveries in the United States. As the legendary tale goes, in 1718 Blackbeard decided to ground the ship and leave a select few of his crew. Since it’s discovery in 1996, the Queen Anne’s Revenge has been off-limits to everyone except archeologists and state officials to protect the integrity of the site. With the implementation of Dive Down, diving fanatics have another realm of exploration beneath the brilliantly luminous waters of the Crystal Coast. The dates for the 2007 Dive Down program have been set with six opportunities to explore this wreck, May 10-11, May 12-13, May 31-June 1, June 2-3, July 19-20 and July 20-21. The goal of the program is to provide divers with an educational and entertaining experience, while advocating the protection of this and other underwater heritage sites. The two-day program is designed to illuminate the many facets of an underwater archaeological site, specifically the Queen Anne’s Revenge and includes four distinct modules; maritime history, underwater archaeology, coastal geography and marine ecology. Upon completion of the program participants will receive a North Carolina site diver specialty certification card, designation as official Queen Anne’s Revenge diver and certified and limited edition memorabilia. Known as a trifecta of diving perfection with rich wreck diving, the Crystal Coast also is famous for 85-miles of shimmering beaches, crystalline blue water and lush maritime forests, along the Southern Outer Banks, designated as having “Clean and Healthy” beaches by the Clean Beaches Council. Recognized among the best shipwreck diving destinations in the world by Scuba Diving magazine, the Crystal Coast is comprised primarily of area cities Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort and the Cape Lookout area. For daring divers seeking further information on experiencing the Dive Down program on NORTH CAROLINA’S CRYSTAL COAST call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org. « Back to Releases
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