ALVIN 153 Alvin dive 153 Launch and Recover of Alvin from Lulu Argus Island Bermuda, photo inspection, McCamis, Wilson, D. Cobb, July 18, 1966

Item — Shelf: FV5, F, 01

Identifier: 30120005933

ALVIN 153 Alvin dive 153 Launch and Recover of Alvin from Lulu Argus Island Bermuda, photo inspection, McCamis, Wilson, D. Cobb

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ALVIN 153 Alvin dive 153 Launch and Recover of Alvin from Lulu Argus Island Bermuda, photo inspection, McCamis, Wilson, D. Cobb. The runtime for this video is 05m 59s. Alvin dive 153 took place on July 18, 1966. The Chief Scientist was W. Mullarkey in the operating area of Off Argus Island. The HOV reached a depth of 153 meters. The purpose was described as 'PHOTO INSP.' and the sponsor as 'USN/USL'.

0:08 view from lower deck of Lulu, Alvin lowered into water. 1:10 Alvin leaves Lulu, Marvin McCamis and divers on Alvin. 1:42 crew on pontoons. 1:53 Alvin and small boat in water. 2:16 Alvin submerges. 2:54 deck of Lulu. 3:04 Alvin's platform, lowering into water. 3:37 Alvin and small boat in water. 3:45 diver tying Alvin to Lulu, Alvin approaching Lulu. 4:40 lifting Alvin out of water on platform. 5:08 Alvin on deck, Val Wilson and McCamis. 5:48 oil tower.

Dates

Creation: July 18, 1966

Conditions Governing Access

Original recordings are restricted for preservation reasons. Contact Institution Archivist for access options at dla@whoi.edu.

Extent

1 reel : 16mm, 400 ft.

Language

From the Record Group: English

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This project was supported by a Recordings at Risk grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). The grant program is made possible by funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.