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Descent (104)

February 1992


Descent (104)The Skulls of Sanctuary

Cave diving exploration in Sanctuary Blue Hole on Andros Island in the Bahamas has revealed the remains of Lucayan natives from the time of Columbus.

The Descent Caption Competition

The results of the latest and funniest caption competition.

Caving With Stun-Guns

Dave Gill reports on the 1991 China Caves Project expedition to Yunnan province.

Poll na gCeim Goes Deep

The results of a renewed assault on what is probably Ireland’s deepest cave – with a resulting breakthrough!

Balls Green Mines Revisited

For the first time in years, two stone mines near Bristol have been entered again.

Gear Review: Apex 10 Lamp

A caver-designed and made light has reached the market and receives a full test.

Under the White Moon

A dig on the Black Mountains of South Wales has broken into Ogof Dan-y-Lleuad Wen, a new site to join those of Foel Fraith.

Changes to British Caving

In 1991 cavers were asked to complete a questionnaire in the post that asked for their opinions on British caving structure. Here are the results of that census.

Cover: Admiring a curtain in St Cuthbert’s Swallet. Photo: Peter Glanvill

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