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Posted By: Nickens, Dan
Date Posted: Aug 11, 2019
Description: The next morning we arrived a bit late. The Captain wanted to get
the toys in the water quickly. We launched the SeaRey before SuRi
was even anchored.
Date Taken: July 11, 2019
Place Taken: Baia, New Britain PNG
Owner: Nickens, Dan
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Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    If only we could find an anchorage then the SeaRey could be freed!      Attachments:  

Moving Target 2019-07-11 10.32.21
Moving Target 2019-07-11 10.32

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Our new anchorage was much closer to the active volcano (Ulwan) our aviation inspector had
warned us about. 		     Attachments:  

Under Volcano 2019-07-10 21.44.16
Under Volcano 2019-07-10 21.44

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    My test flight showed me the area was not the pristine remote jungle it appeared from the water.
Nearby there was a serious logging operation. 		     Attachments:  

Jungle Clearing 2019-07-10 21.49.27
Jungle Clearing 2019-07-10 21.49

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Far enough away? Maybe. The volcano was looking pretty quiet though the top was obscured by
cloud (not smoke). Not that anyone cared. No one wanted to fly over and check it out. 		     Attachments:  

Under Volcano 2019-07-11 10.56.24
Under Volcano 2019-07-11 10.56

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    We were warned not to swim in the area because of crocodiles. The little canoes that came around
SuRi didn’t look crocodile-proof to me. They were sometimes accompanied by several dogs,
swimming alongside. The local guide said the crocs take some of the kids every year. Dogs too, I
presume. 		     Attachments:  

Kids and Crocs 2019-07-10 21.55.33
Kids and Crocs 2019-07-10 21.55

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Despite the warnings, I couldn’t stay away. Late in the day when the Captain said he wanted to see
the top of the volcano, that was all the excuse I needed. Official reasoning: a close survey was
necessary to see if it was safe to stay overnight. Whatever! 		     Attachments:  

Capped 2019-07-11 02.31.42
Capped 2019-07-11 02.31

    
  
Jim Ratte - Aug 20,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    That's an awesome close up photo of the volcano Dan!     
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    The latest eruption of Ulwan started at the end of June. Surrounding communities were evacuated
due to hazard from volcanic dust (11,000 people total). The Hoskins airport in Kimbe was closed
(too late for the commuter jet that landed there in deep dust before dawn). 		     Attachments:  

Ash Flow 2019-07-11 02.35.27
Ash Flow 2019-07-11 02.35

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    The most devastated side faced the sea, in the predominate direction of wind flow.      Attachments:  

Dirty Side 2019-07-11 02.38.04
Dirty Side 2019-07-11 02.38

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Offshore older volcanoes were testament to the on-going geologic drama. Wulai Island      Attachments:  

Fading Fire 2019-07-11 02.42.07
Fading Fire 2019-07-11 02.42

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    When I got back to the boat, the Captain invited the new chief stewardess to go for the volcano tour.
She needed a Searey experience to sell the concept to the guests. There would be no wasting of
volcanic viewing opportunities! 		     Attachments:  

Top Light 2019-07-11 03.34.13
Top Light 2019-07-11 03.34

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    On June 26, 2019 Ulwan volcano exploded throwing ash up to 63000’ (particulates ejected above
38000’ have a cooling effect on the planet). The full scale subplinian eruption measured 4 on the
Volcanic Explosivity Index (maximum of 8, Mt. St. Helens was a 5). Aviation color code: red (major
eruption). 		     Attachments:  

Small Cap 2019-07-11 17.29.19
Small Cap 2019-07-11 17.29

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Ulwan is the highest volcano along the 1000 km Bismarck Arch stretching from Rabaul (eastern end)
to Wewak in the west with 21 active volcanoes. Nearby Manam exploded two days later with
magma flowing from the summit to the sea. PNG is a naturally violent place! 		     Attachments:  

Smoke and Mist 2019-07-11 17.32.57
Smoke and Mist 2019-07-11 17.32

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    It was a race to get back to SuRi before dark. There would be no more Ulwan tours as SuRi was
moving further away overnight. 		     Attachments:  

Racing Night 2019-07-11 03.35.55
Racing Night 2019-07-11 03.35

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Made it before the quick equatorial night turned black, with some red reflected light to spare!      Attachments:  

Redlight Special 2019-07-11 17.59.13
Redlight Special 2019-07-11 17.59

    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    After the seaplane was parked, one of the agents stopped me in one of the passageways. “I see
you’re taking crew for flights. The guests have to be the top priority.”

That just struck me wrong. The guests had shown absolutely no interest in going. Was I to sit idly
by? I replied, “No, that’s wrong. The safety of the guests, crew and boat are the top priority. Try to
remember that.”

He turned and walked away without further discussion. That was to be continued later, in my
absence apparently 		     Attachments:  

Fade to Red 2019-07-11 17.59.46
Fade to Red 2019-07-11 17.59

    
  
Don Maxwell - Aug 11,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Oh oh. Watch out for agents with long knives.     
  
David Martin - Aug 15,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Dan,
Looking at this at first, it appeared you were flying it like a kite behind the boat! 		    
  
David Martin - Aug 15,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    Dan,
Looking at this at first, it appeared you were flying it like a kite behind the boat! 		    
  
Randy Flood - Aug 19,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    I had been looking at this picture for about 15 minutes before I figured out the plane was on a crane hook!!!!! Have to say I was very
impressed!!!! 		    
  
Nickens, Dan - Aug 15,2019   Viewers  | Reply
    The wind was strong enough at times I could have!     


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