Introduction

The Ehime Maru recovery operation
The Crowley 450-10 barge
A systematic search
Aboard the Ehime Maru
Deep inside the Ehime Maru

The diving
The divers
The diving team
A diver's work shift

Bringing in the Ehime Maru
USNS Sumner
Rockwater 2
USS Salvor and Deep Drone

Anchored at shallow-water site
The transit route
Recovery and relocation
Shallow-water recovery site

Timeline of events


Anchored at shallow-water site

The Crowley barge will be moored over the Ehime Maru with anchors and embedded cables. A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) will inspect the ship before diving begins.


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