September 10, 2009 – 12:14 pm
We made it to the last of the wrecks, the Gulf Penn. Our time at sea has been short, but really interesting on a personal and professional level. Most of the scientists on board are new to the Archaeology and microbiological (rusticle) examinations, so it has been fascinating to learn about their areas of study [...]
September 9, 2009 – 9:25 am
EXCITEMENT – ANTICIPATION & ANXIETY. If we were to sum up the events of the day, these were the emotions everyone felt. From the moment we came in from the Ewing Bank dive, we began to plan and strategize for the final and most complex recovery we scheduled. The entire day was filled with excitement, [...]
September 8, 2009 – 11:40 am
The days and nights begin to run together and we quickly lose track of time. The date and specific time mean nothing out at sea. We are conscious only of the tasks that must be completed and times when we are responsible for being on shift, all else falls to the wayside. It is a [...]
September 7, 2009 – 2:42 pm
The ROV Jason entered the water right on time at 4:00 p.m. EDT with a splash and began its descent into the clear blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Our pilot Bob and watch chief Rob watched the video monitor with eager anticipation as Jason descended the 7,400 ft to the wreck site. As [...]
September 6, 2009 – 12:56 pm
Our First Flight with Jason on the Cruise! Day two on the good ship Ron Brown. The first dive was a screaming success!! The ROV hit the water about 20:00hr and we were off to the races. At a depth of 632 meters below surface and decent visibility, the Viosca Knoll wreck could be clearly [...]
