(L to R) Nicholas Duprey, Michael Claringbould, Christophe Thomas

Some of PWD's key collaborators got toegether in New Caledonia recently in December 2001! The expedition covered many of New Caledonia's wreck sites and was also attended by Christophe's brother Fred. Michael was the guest of the French PWD and says, "Someone say 'hospitality'? The French were superb! Someone say 'friendly'? These guys set new standards in friendship !!! Michael is also convinced the visit set new standards in Australia / New Caledonia relations! And, of course, Michael maintain that the get-together brought more prestige to Pacific Wreck Database the reason how they all meet! Note the white circle in the background - the wreckage of the C-47/ R4D they had just visited is in the background.

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