Flying at the Bottom of the Sea

Duration: 33

Year Published: 1966

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Describes the construction and operations of the deep sea research submarine "Alvin." Demonstrates the steps in the construction of the spherical pressure hull and the assembly of the body parts. Documents the teamwork necessary in the launching of the submarine from the research vessel "Lulu," its tracking of "Alvin" during its dive, and the recovery of "Alvin" at the conclusion of the dive.


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