23.14 Deep sea diving
A Ship ------ Deep sea diving can only be accomplished on a ship which is at sea. A Bell ------ The ship that wishes to permit diving must also have a diving bell. Just about anybody can request a diving bell for their ship by doing so in writing, identifying the exact numeric identifier of the ship. The bell can be raised or lowered (SHIP RAISE BELL, SHIP LOWER BELL) under most circumstances while not moving and not in port. Most locations for diving would be of no value. You'd want a leadline to figure that out before you dive. A Leadline ---------- A leadline is a handy thing used to SHIP TAKE SOUNDING. This will tell you how deep the water is and whether diving will be of any potential benefit. A Diver ------- SHIP ENTER BELL before the bell is lowered. Wait till it arrives. You'll note that there is a 'down' opening when the bell is ready to disgorge you into the deep. When the bell is down, you will hear it ring. The more rings, the more potentially valuable the location is. Be absolutely sure that you are in the bell when it begins to rise. If you are not, you will die a watery death. You can SHIP LEAVE BELL at any time (if you are in it), even if the bell is not on the deck of the ship. Skeleton Keys ------------- A shipfitter can make you a skeleton key to unlock the mysterious bone chests found below. Save those fingers when you cook fish for your crew!