Mermet Springs
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| - | Mermet Springs is an 8.5 acre flooded limestone quarry located in Southern Illinois. | + | Mermet Springs is an 8.5 acre flooded limestone quarry located in Southern Illinois. |
The park is closed on Wednesday's | The park is closed on Wednesday's | ||
| - | Summer Hours are generally April through November | + | Summer Hours are generally April through November<br> |
Winter Hours are generally December through March | Winter Hours are generally December through March | ||
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==Underwater Features== | ==Underwater Features== | ||
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| + | All underwater features are marked with buoys. | ||
*Airplanes | *Airplanes | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 28 March 2010
4.572 m30.48 m
| Mermet Springs | ||
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| GPS Coordinates | 37° 17′ 4.02″N, 88° 51′ 27.96″WLatitude: 37°17′4.02″N Longitude: 88°51′27.96″W | |
| Avg Water Temp Summer/Winter | () | () |
| Avg Depth Range | 15 ft4.572 m (4.572 m15 ft) | 100 ft30.48 m (30.48 m100 ft) |
| Current/Surge? | None | |
| Recommended Exp? | Training, Novice, Intermediate, Experienced, Technical | |
| Salt Water/Fresh Water? | Fresh Water | |
| Hunting/Spearfishing? | ||
| Artifact Collecting? | ||
| Dive Type Info | Deep, Shore | |
| Tech Dive Type Info | Wreck | |
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Mermet Springs is an 8.5 acre flooded limestone quarry located in Southern Illinois.
The park is closed on Wednesday's
Summer Hours are generally April through November
Winter Hours are generally December through March
Hours vary by day, although reservations can be made in advance. Divers are encouraged to check with the park for hours and fees.
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Underwater Features
All underwater features are marked with buoys.
- Airplanes
- Boeing 727 (used in the movie U.S. Marshals)
- Cessna 152
- Cherokee 150
- Vehicles
- Ambulance
- Pickup truck
- School Bus
- Submarine
- Train Boxcar
- Other Attractions
- Alligator Sculpture
- Shark Sculpture
- Training Platforms at various depths
- 15 ft
- 20 ft
- 65 ft
- 80 ft
- 100 ft
- Typical Life
- American Paddlefish
- Catfish
Facilities
- Training (PADI affiliated)
- Parking
- Dive Shop
- Changing and Toilets
- Air and Nitrox
- Pavilions (can be reserved in advance)
Camping
- Primitive facilities
- Fire Pits available
Contact Information
Mermet Springs
6724 N. US Hwy 45
Belknap, IL 62908
Telephone:
(618) 527-DIVE (3483)
(618) 658-3811 (Fax)
Email: mermetsprings@verizon.net
| Local Emergency/Medical Information | |
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| EMS Local Number: | 911 |
| VHF frequency: | |
| CB radio frequency: | |
| Nearest Hospital: | Massac Memorial Hospital |
| Nearest Recompression Chamber: | St. Lukes Hospital - Chesterfield, Missouri |
| Comments: | If an accident or emergency occurs you should immediately notify the Mermet Springs Office or a staff member. Staff members are identified by turquoise T-shirts with the words "STAFF" in bright yellow letters on their right shirt sleeves. |
| External Link(s) |
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| http://www.mermetsprings.com/ |
