Molly V Crew

What intrigues us about exploring Great Lakes shipwrecks is the history and mystery that surrounds them, the way the shipwrecks stay preserved in the cold water for decades and centuries, the diversity of the vessels that have traveled these waters and the chance to see it all.

We are enthusiastic divers that enjoy diving anytime anywhere.  We embrace technical diving and the opportunities that come with being able to dive on the deeper, less visited and more intact shipwrecks.  We enjoy all diving  whether recreational or technical shipwrecks, oceans, quarries, caves, mines, or under the ice. We also enjoy sharing what we see through pictures and videos.  We are ready to help you organize the next trip of your dreams!

Capt. Jitka Hanakova & Diver

Capt. Jitka Hanakova

Responsible for running the scuba diving charter boat operation on the Great Lakes, scheduling trips and expeditions, and making it all an enjoyable and safe experience for divers.

• US Coast Guard Licensed Captain (50t)
• TDI – Advanced Trimix Diver
• TDI – Advanced Gas Blender
• TDI, NACD – Full Cave
• TDI, NACD – Sidemount
• IANTD – Inspiration diver
• Megalodon CCR diver
• PADI – Divemaster
• PADI – Wreck Diver
• PADI – Ice Diver
• GUE – DIR Fundamentals
• Enthusiastic freediver and sprearfisher
• Underwater and topside photographer and videographer
• Factory trained Klein sidescan sonar operator

Capt. Craig Cornellius

Craig Cornellius

Craig has great passion for the water from above to below, sailing, diving and working on a research vessel (Neeskay through UWM).

• US Coast Guard Licensed Captain (50t)
• Sailboat owner – Catalina 30 tall rig
• YMCA dive certified
• PADI – Open Water and Wreck Diver
• Amateur photographer using 35mm MotorMarine Camera

Also enjoys warm water diving with dolphins, octopuses and sharks at several Caribbean islands from the Bahamas, Bonaire, Cozumel, Cayman to Pennekamp and the Keys and everything in between.

Rick Richter – Volunteer Archeologist & Diver

Rick Richter

Responsible for shipwreck research (above and below water), underwater archeology, surface and underwater photo and video documentation in partnership with Silent Helm Underwater Productions.

• Bachelor of Science – Archeological Studies
• TDI, DSAT – Advanced Trimix Diver
• TDI – Advanced Gas Blender
• DSAT – Deep Diver
• PADI, NSS – Cavern Diver
• SSI – Mine Diver
• PADI – Assistant Instructor
• PADI – Divemaster
• PADI – Rescue Diver
• PADI – Research Diver
• PADI – Wreck Diver
• PADI – Ice Diver
• PSI – Cylinder Inspector
• Medic First Aid – CPR, AUD and O2 Instructor
• Underwater and topside photographer and videographer
• Master Storyteller

Mike Apke – Chief Engineer (mechanic), Able Seaman & Diver

Mike Apke

Responsible for a smooth running of the engine on Molly V boat including major maintenance and repair tasks, and assisting on the deck with dive operations setups, docking and undocking.

• IANTD Hypoxic Trimix (OC)
• ANDI Megalodon Rebreather Level 1
• Advance Cave with staging
• TDI Advance Wreck (John Chatterton class)
• Dive Master
• Solo Diver
• Advanced blender
• SDI, PSI tank inspector

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“Deco” Deep Diver

Deco Deep Diver

Responsible for welcoming divers on board of Molly V by being cute and wiggling his tale.

• Official greeter
• Public relationship officer
• Sniffer dog – dog treats and shipwreck artifacts specialties – don’t bring them up from the wrecks, he’ll know and bark!