Close up of Grapnel
This closeup shows part of the grapnel, nicknamed "The Beast" by Cecile Durand, used to hook and recover the cable from the seafloor.
–Photo by Cecile Durang
July 25, 2012
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Grapnel and deep-water node
The grapnel (red "chain" of hooks), which is used to grapple and recover the ends of cable segments, is shown here lying on the fantail of the TE SubCom Dependable, with one of the deep-water Primary Nodes to the right. Photo by Cecile Durand
July 25, 2012
Grapnel and deep-water node
The grapnel (red "chain" of hooks), which is used to grapple and recover the ends of cable segments, is shown here lying on the fantail of the TE SubCom Dependable, with one of the deep-water Primary Nodes to the right.
–Photo by Cecile Durand
July 25, 2012
Grapnel back up
Grapnel coming up after a run. Once back on deck of the TE SubCom Dependable it was inspected and nothing was found entangled. The seabed surveyed is clear.
–Photo by Cecile Durand, University of Washington, onboard the TE SubCom Dependable
July 4, 2011
Grapnel
The grapnel is ready for deployment onboard the TE SubCom Dependable.
–Photo by Cecile Durand, University of Washington, onboard the TE SubCom Dependable
July 3, 2011