Paul Allen's last tweet tells of foul weather causing them to bring the ROV back in, and the ship had to head to Reykjavik for safety. It's about 360+ miles from Iceland to the site where Hood rests between Greenland and Iceland. It takes about 18 hours (perhaps the Octopus travels a bit faster?) to make it back to port. Taking into consideration that they have to wait out the weather, it will take them the better part of a day to make it back to the site. It will be some time before they will put the ROV back in the water, so if you are monitoring the live stream, it's gonna be down for a bit. Such is the stuff that happens on an expedition. I only hope to be able to experience this some day, the good and the bad, in locating Strong.
Bob Ballard found the wreck of Bismarck in 1989, and published a book The Discovery of the Bismarck. I've recently been informed that Captain Wellings is mentioned repeatedly in the book, and have decided to pick up a copy I found on Ebay. Just another great connection between Hood and Strong, and another great resource for my collection.
Watch for the resumption of the live streaming. I may get in trouble at work on Monday, but I have to have it up on my screen! I think my boss may let it slide.
Tammi
Bob Ballard found the wreck of Bismarck in 1989, and published a book The Discovery of the Bismarck. I've recently been informed that Captain Wellings is mentioned repeatedly in the book, and have decided to pick up a copy I found on Ebay. Just another great connection between Hood and Strong, and another great resource for my collection.
Watch for the resumption of the live streaming. I may get in trouble at work on Monday, but I have to have it up on my screen! I think my boss may let it slide.
Tammi
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