Alvin (Submarine)

Scope and Contents

Reel II Alvin Dive 1112, July 14, 1981, Slope 1 The runtime for this video is 2h 02m 22s. Alvin dive 1112 took place on July 14, 1981 during voyage LU-110. The Chief Scientist was B. Hecker in the operating area of Delaware Capes. The HOV reached a depth of 1656 meters. The purpose was described as 'GEOLOGY' and the sponsor as 'BLM'.

Scope and Contents

Reel II Alvin Dive 1112, July 14, 1981, Slope 1 (duplicate?) The runtime for this video is 56m 55s. Alvin dive 1112 took place on July 14, 1981 during voyage LU-110. The Chief Scientist was B. Hecker in the operating area of Delaware Capes. The HOV reached a depth of 1656 meters. The purpose was described as 'GEOLOGY' and the sponsor as 'BLM'.

Scope and Contents Film 253. 0:03 title card, "Seakeeping model test of Oceanographic research submarine Alvin. Test conducted at MIT ship model tank for WHOI, April 1963". 0:16 title card with linear and time scales. 0:31 title card "Part II, under tow at the speeds in sequence, 4, 6, and 8 knots. Model is ballasted for design WL". 0:40 title card listing towing conditions and sea conditions. Remainder of film includes title cards for each test, followed by the Alvin model moving through the water in the...

Content Description

The Susan A. Tarbell papers include photographs (mainly of shipboard activities), news clippings related to Alvin salvage operations, a book of poetry by Susan Tarbell, a postal cover from the Alvin salvage operations, and flag from the WHOI Buoy Group.

Overview

The Clifford L. Winget papers, dating from 1956 to 1987, consist of correspondence, notes and drawings, research materials, design plans, and photographs regarding research he conducted and instrumentation he built for marine engineering projects.