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To the Rescue

Deep Ocean Work Boat (DOWB), launched from R/V Lulu, was used to search for Alvin after it sank in late 1968 south of Nantucket when a cable on Alvin’s launch platform failed. No one was seriously injured, and the sub was recovered 11 months later. (Photo courtesy of WHOI archives)

Deep Ocean Work Boat (DOWB), launched from R/V Lulu, was used to search for Alvin after it sank in late 1968 south of Nantucket when a cable on Alvin’s launch platform failed. No one was seriously injured, and the sub was recovered 11 months later. (Photo courtesy of WHOI archives)

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Date: August 17, 2006
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