who supported the recovery force by contributing their skills, determi- 

 nation, and many hours of effort to detailed planning, shipyard work, 

 and testing of systems. The task of coordinating the diverse elements 

 and positively directing the operation cannot be minimized. It was 

 done with great effectiveness under the inspired leadership of Lieu- 

 tenant Commander William I. Milwee, Jr., USN. 



This report has been prepared under the direction of the Super- 

 visor of Salvage, U.S. Navy. The intent of the report is to fully docu- 

 ment the procedures employed and the experiences encountered during 

 ALVIN recovery operations so that in the future deep recovery salvors 

 may profit from the information. 



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E. B. MITCHELL 



Captain, USN 



Supervisor of Salvage, U.S. Navy 



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