Dive 872, December 16, 1978

Item — Shelf: FV5, F, 04

Identifier: 30120008244

Dive 872

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Scope and Contents

ALVIN 872 Dive 872. The runtime for this video is 29m 58s. Alvin dive 872 took place on December 16, 1978 during voyage LU-102. The Chief Scientist was F. Grassle in the operating area of Dos#3. The HOV reached a depth of 872 meters. The purpose was described as 'BIOLOGY' and the sponsor as 'J.A.', or Joint Agreement of National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Some static and interference in image. 0:01 narration starts, moving along sea floor, mechanical arm and equipment visible. 7:35 sample station, arm taking sample. 10:30 moving along sea floor. 15:50 arm taking sample. 22:55 moving along sea floor. 25:05 sample station, arm taking sample. 27:40 moving along sea floor. 29:00 arm taking sample.

Dates

Creation: December 16, 1978

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

1 reel : 1/2 inch magnetic

Language

From the Record Group: English

Additional Description

General

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.