Swimmer and R/V Atlantis crew member Ronnie Whims stands atop Alvin after it surfaced for recovery. Ronnie communicates with the team still inside the sphere via phone until the sub is secured and ready to be hauled aboard.
Preparing to Secure Alvin After a Dive
Image courtesy of DEEP SEARCH 2018 - BOEM, USGS, NOAA. Download larger version (jpg, 5.5 MB).

Swimmer and R/V Atlantis crew member Ronnie Whims stands atop Alvin after it surfaced for recovery. Ronnie communicates with the team still inside the sphere via phone until the sub is secured and ready to be hauled aboard.

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