1978... We started with a small store in Jersey Shore to serve the growing number of scuba divers in our area. We not only offered PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certified scuba courses but also a full line of scuba equipment from Dacor.
1981... STSC became this area's first full-time scuba instruction and equipment center.
1984... We became the area's first PADI 5-Star Training Facility adding several staff members and instructors.
1987... We moved to our present location in Jersey Shore. Our new building not only houses our store front and offices but also a complete classroom and equipment repair facility.
1988... Rich Best, the owner of Sunken Treasure, became a PADI Master Instructor and a member of the PADI Instructor Review Committee.
1989... We became a testing facility of future products for Dacor and remain the area's only authorized Dacor dealer.
1991... Sunken Treasure purchased a toll free number for the convenience of our customers. 800-794-7837
1992... Sunken Treasure was awarded the rating of PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center. This rating is awarded to only the top training facilities in the country and we are the only one in this area at this time. This rating was developed to combine the professionalism and qualifications of PADI Course Directors with the high caliber professionalism of a PADI Five Star Training Facility.
1994... Sunken Treasure expanded it's operations to include a new training facility in State College. This facility is located at the rear of 915 Benner Pike.
1995... Sunken Treasure's, State College facility was awarded a PADI Training Facility rating. The first one ever in State College.
1997...The new version on the Drift Line by E-mail. If you want our newsletter this way E-mail us at stsc@divestsc.com. And also our own home page at simplenet.
2000... A New Website domain http://divestsc.com
2001... Sunken Treasure takes the prospecting hobby to new levels by selling the equipment (Keene & ProLine) needed for the new prospector or the old timer.
2004...We closed our State College retail location however our Jersey Shore location was recognized by PADI as this area's National Geographic Dive Center. National Geographic Dive Centers are PADI's elite dive centers with the highest customer standards and product offerings.
2005...Sunken Treasure Scuba Center offered Nitrox fills and E-Learning programs from PADI. STSC offers a PADI Seal Team program for 8&9 year olds, pool parties for ALL ages and reasons. A Teen Only program Co-Sponsored by the YWCA in Williamsport. STSC is now a member of the Williamsport/Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce & DEMA (Diving Equipment & Marketing Association).
2006...Sunken Treasure Scuba Center was recognized as a Eco Dive Center and also received an award for Twenty Five years of service to the diving community as a PADI Training Facility.
