Amazing footage. It is like a whole different world out there. Thank you for sharing this with us! It is interesting that wood is not rotten at all. I wonder why.
In the beginning of the video somebody carved his initals in the beam you can clearly see a B all that timber was all cut by hand saws and bolted together people worked so hard back then
"And what did you find besides old timber and an old pump?" it's... a mine? For one, an EXTREMELY well-preserved mine, considering it's age. There's structural damage, especially the parts buckling/splintered wood, and the fact that most of the 75ft~ room's just debris and bare walls. Like, compare it to the wood on the Surface, and there's already a definite difference. There's no "buried hidden treasure" or stash of untapped gold. You... dont really need a reason to really dive aside from "it looks cool", unless it's an actual job, such as body recovery or figuring out *what* happened to a ship.
Appreciate you guys going down there. always wondered what we would find. admire the courage
I am always impressed watching you guys and gals dive in that shaft.
great video waiting to see more
You are a brave soul !
I would've gone down there too....with a small rov!
: )
Well done John!
Looking forward to further discoveries.
Amazing footage. It is like a whole different world out there. Thank you for sharing this with us! It is interesting that wood is not rotten at all. I wonder why.
That was awesome. I live about 20 miles from there.
Its amazing that the timber is so preserved after all that time.
muita coragem cara valeu a pena, bom o vídeo espero um dia poder mergulhar ai também, abraço amigo e bons mergulhos...
So are you cave certified? I didn’t see any line anywhere ? Unless you just stayed in that main vertical shaft ? Otherwise cool video
@@edwardhovitz1753 your safety is your responsibility. Was just asking a question.
I would be so worried about having a silt out. Caves are bad enough, but this seems scarier lolol :P
Where is the sight location? Do you have private contact?
Man, you could not pay me enough to dive an abandoned mine shaft underwater.
That wood in there held out well despite being a hundred years old
In the beginning of the video somebody carved his initals in the beam you can clearly see a B all that timber was all cut by hand saws and bolted together people worked so hard back then
This seems like the perfect spot to lower a GoPro camera.
wait so this is in Wisconsin? Then why is it called the Illinois Mine?
Probably dedicated the name to the illiniwek tribes that inhabited North Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
I missed how the mine ended up flooded, I assume a dam
Thumbs up for Sauk County locals! :)
And what did you find besides old timber and an old pump?
"And what did you find besides old timber and an old pump?"
it's... a mine?
For one, an EXTREMELY well-preserved mine, considering it's age. There's structural damage, especially the parts buckling/splintered wood, and the fact that most of the 75ft~ room's just debris and bare walls. Like, compare it to the wood on the Surface, and there's already a definite difference.
There's no "buried hidden treasure" or stash of untapped gold. You... dont really need a reason to really dive aside from "it looks cool", unless it's an actual job, such as body recovery or figuring out *what* happened to a ship.
nice
next time invite me!
A MINE SHOULD BE OPENED.
Nope!