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Site: |
Brownstone Park
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Location: |
Portland, CT
Directions to Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park
The
quarry is conveniently located 20 minutes south of Hartford in
Portland, Conn., across the Connecticut River from Middletown.
Brownstone Park
161 Brownstone Avenue
Portland, Conn. 06480
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Dive Type:
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27 acre brownstone quarry
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Associtated Costs: |
$20
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Depth: |
85'
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Temperature: |
30°s-70° F
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Visibility: |
10-20'
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Things to see: |
Fish frequently seen include Large Mouth Bass, Carp, Bluegills, Perch and an occasional American Eel.
Training
platforms are installed at various depths. A navigation course has been
constructed with surface and underwater markers for practicing compass
skills. A number of abandoned vehicles and other items can be found.
Several of the abandoned motor vehicles will be removed and other
attractions will be submerged for your diving pleasure. We will
announce additions as they are added.
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Diving Hours: |
By appointment
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Local Shops: |
Scuba Shack
1765 Silas Deane Highway
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
http://www.scubashackct.com
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Camping: |
The campground at Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park is
currently under construction. Updates will be posted here when camping
becomes available.
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Website: |
http://www.brownstonepark.com
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