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BUEI Entrance
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A life-size replica of a 500-pound, 27-foot long squid hangs in the entrance hall of BUEI.
There is a Shipwreck Gallery that showcases many of the items collected by Teddy Tucker, a legend in Bermuda underwater treasure collection. Teddy Tucker is the honorary chairman of Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.
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Pectoral Cross at BUEI
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Among the many exhibits at BUEI are the replica of Pectoral Cross - a rare collection from Teddy Tucker and ampoules of opium from the shipwreck Constellation that sank in 1943.
The author of the movie "Jaws", Peter Benchley based his follow-up novel The Deep around the Constellation wreck. Much of Benchley’s knowledge about shipwrecks came from Teddy.
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Other displays at BUEI include glassware from the wrecks of Lord Amberst (1778) and L'Herminie (1838).
By the way, there are more than 300 shipwreck sites in the waters surrounding Bermuda. Therefore there are many other notable displays in BUEI.
Some rare collection of early diving gears at BUEI includes a diving bell.
Also on display is an Exo-suit, similar to an astronaut’s suit, but made of titanium.
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Nautilus submarine - BUEI
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If you like, you can take a simulated seven-minute trip to the ocean floor by a modern Nautilus-X2 submarine.
Special events, like lectures and whale-watching trips, are available too for an added fee here at the BUEI.
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Visit Bermuda Map and check the Tourist Map or the Detailed Map to understand the location of the place. Also, check Bermuda Transport to know how to reach. BUEI is open on weekdays between 9am - 5pm, on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) between 10am - 5pm. Last admission is at 4pm.
BUEI Admission Fee is 12.5$ for adults, 10$ for seniors, 6$ for children between 6-17 years. Children under five are free.
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