oceanographic submersibles

Alvin Submersible, a deep-sea vessel that can sink miles below the surface, takes readers on a tour of the ocean floor where they will explore underwater volcanoes, discover lost hydrogen bombs, hear about storied shipwrecks and meet hundreds of new species living far beneath the waves.

"Climb aboard Alvin, the famous deep-sea submersible credited with helping to find the Titanic, and take a trip two miles down to the bottom of the ocean. Experience a day in the life of an Alvin pilot and join scientists at the seafloor to collect samples and conduct research. Along the way, discover what one wears, eats, and talks about during a typical eight-hour trip in a underwater craft and find out more about the animals that live deep in our oceans. Extensive back matter explains how Alvin works, describes the author's research, and includes a glossary and further reading"--Amazon.com.

Traces the history, from ancient times to the present, of the various crafts and shelters used by divers to enable them to function underwater.

Color pictures and diagrams with easy-to-read facts about all types of ships. Traces the history of ships and shipbuilding and looks at submarines, tankers, and oil ships.

Gives a brief history of underwater craft and describes various types of submarines and submersibles and their functions.

A simple introduction to different kinds of underwater vehicles and how they are used.

Describes how underwater machines explore the seabed and conduct experiments, check cables and pipelines, and perform rescue missions.

Recounts the efforts of a rescue team to recover two men trapped in a Pisces III minisub 1,575 feet below the surface of the water.

Relates the history of deep sea research, explaining how the development of submersibles, particularly the Alvin, has led to many fascinating discoveries.