![]() ![]() By the 18th century the island had become a haven for pirates and smuggling was a major activity. From the 16th century on, it became a strategic base in the power struggle for control of the Caribbean. It was "discovered" by Columbus on his first voyage to the new world in 1493. Puerto Rico has a long rich history and is often referred to as "land of the pirates". As one diver joyously exclaimed, "It doesn't take a gold bar to get the adrenaline pumping, any discovery feels like treasure. Even divers that have "done it all" underwater photography, spearfishing, rebreathers, scooters, etc, are surprised with the thrill they get finding things with a detector. ![]() Taking a detector along on a dive turns it into a completely new experience. Many scuba divers are discovering the fun and excitement underwater metal detecting can bring to their diving.
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