Ready to Dive : Five Decades of Adventure in the Abyss / Curt Newport.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newport, Curt, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Search and rescue operations.

Salvage.

Deep diving.

Marine accidents.

Aircraft accidents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (313 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press, [2024]

Summary:

Curt Newport's 'READY TO DIVE: Five Decades of Adventure in the Abyss' chronicles his extensive career in deep-sea exploration and salvage operations. Spanning from 1978 to 2024, the book details Newport's experiences with various underwater missions, including notable events like the recovery of Air India Flight 182 and the Challenger disaster. Newport shares insights into the challenges faced at sea, the camaraderie among crew members, and the technological advancements in marine exploration. Aimed at readers interested in maritime history and exploration, the book offers a personal and historical perspective on the evolution of deep-sea diving and salvage, highlighting the perseverance and innovation required in the field. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

READY TO DIVE Five Decades of Adventure in the Abyss

Title

Copyright

Contents

Preface

1. 1978: A Near Miss with Nekton Alpha at 500 Feet

2. 1951–1966: Army Brat

3. 1967: Runaway

4. 1970: England

5. 1977: The First Job

6. 1978: The Oil Patch

7. 1985: Air India Flight 182

8. 1986: Challenger

9. 1996: TWA Flight 800

10. 1999: They Said It Would Never Be Found — Liberty Bell 7

11. 2000: Heavy Cruiser CA-35

12. 2001: The Deepest Shipwreck

13. 2010: Air France Flight 447 and Bluetail 601

14. 2015: The SS El Faro

15. 2017: Shadow of the Indianapolis

16. 2023: Race to the Deep Ocean

17. 2024: Reflections

Acknowledgments

Curt Newport Operational Experience, 1977–2020

Acronyms

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ISBN:

9781612499680

1612499686

OCLC:

1422231602