Since the discovery of the sunken B-29 Bomber in Lake Mead in August 2002 the wreck site has fallen under a Special Diving Restriction preventing visitation by the general public. This is not an undue hardship to the general public as this site has / had significant historical importance and has been designated a submerged cultural resource. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area has been designat
ed as the custodian of the B-29 and all of its appurtenances. The National Park Service has documented the wreck site and have conducted appropriate archeological studies on the site including measurement surveys, documentation with both still and video imaging. They have determined that the site is stable and not under imminent danger of destruction by the elements. Considering that archeological and documentation have been completed the National Park Service is has opened the wreck site of the B-29 so that qualified individuals can visit the dive site with permitted escorts. The National Park Service recently selected Scuba Training and Technology Inc. (Tech Diving Limited) as the exclusive company authorized to conduct Guided Dives on the B-29. The CUA is highly restrictive and only allows for 100 client dives during 2021. As such the B-29 will become the most highly sought after technical dive in the country. Scuba Training and Technology Inc. was chosen for this special CUA because we are a a fully insured recreational and technical diving company. We are uniquely qualified to conduct the diving operations, education and guide service on the B-29. Our experience in technical diving, technical dive training, education, expeditions, underwater archeology, shipwreck exploration and conservation is unmatched in the Southwest Region. We have conducted research on many of the major shipwrecks in the United States including the USS Monitor (permit only), Andrea Doria, Wilkes Barre, the Lexingon, RMS Republic, and the co-discovery of the B-36 Bomber in San Diego. We are also the company that had the initial permits for the B29 in 2007 and 2008, and 2015. Our permit runs through 2022. The DiveTheB29 dive team consists of:
Capt. Kathy Weydig, USCG 100-Ton Merchant Marine Officer Founder Women Divers Hall of Fame
Joel Silverstein, Trimix Instructor Trainer, Explorer, Author, Equipment Designer
Jona Silverstein, dive guide and Technology support. Jason Layne, TDI technical diving instructor. John Fuller, SDI/TDI Instructor
Scott Monnier Course Director, Operations Manager
A Dive Day on the B-29 includes an educational orientation about the B-29. Transport via vessel to the B-29 Overton Dive site. A guided tour of the B-29 dive site with up to 45 minutes on the bottom. (gas supply permitting) (CCR welcome), a surface interval and a 2nd dive on the B-29 if scheduled. Soft drinks and snacks are included. The B-29 is in approximately 110 feet of fresh water. Once you select your date the spot is yours. Only paid reservations are valid reservations. Minimum certification is Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures Diver. This is subject to change with depth changes. Rental gear and diving gas additional if needed please note this in the comments box if you will need equipment. We have everything available for rental. Contact us for travel information and additional information. Make your reservation now for this outstanding dive
