Alvin dive 863 #2, November 27, 1978

Item — Shelf: FV5, F, 04

Identifier: 30120007272

Alvin dive 863 #2

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Scope and Contents

ALVIN 863 Alvin dive 863 #2. The runtime for this video is 32m 46s. Alvin dive 863 took place on November 27, 1978 during voyage LU-102. The Chief Scientist was W. Ryan in the operating area of Off Eleuthera Island. The HOV reached a depth of 863 meters. The purpose was described as 'GEOLOGY' and the sponsor as 'J.A.', or Joint Agreement of National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

0:01 narration starts, moving along sea floor, ledge, mechanical arm and basket visible in lower part of screen. 3:05 arm taking sample, sample station 2. 8:59 moving along sea floor.

Dates

Creation: November 27, 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.