Really Coming Together

01/10/2014

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The diving team really came through today, even though working in difficult sea conditions. Alexander Sotiriou & Phil Short were joined by Evan Kovacs taking 4K video and Brett Seymour shooting still photographs.

Brett Seymour & Evan Kovaks preparing to dive
Brett Seymour & Evan Kovaks preparing to dive
Archaeologists & Co-Directors Dr. Theotokis Theodoulou & Dr. Brendan Foley discussing strategy.
Archaeologists Dr. Theotokis Theodoulou & Dr. Brendan Foley discussing strategy.
Hellenic Navy seals (O.Y.K) are now an important part of the team.
Hellenic Navy seals (O.Y.K) are now an important part of the team.
A navy helicopter is on standby, in case of emergency. Here Manolis reviews procedures and calls to confirm we will be diving.
A navy helicopter is on standby, in case of emergency. Here Manolis reviews procedures and calls to confirm that we will be diving.

 

Exosuit is in Kythera, ready for good weather to travel to Antikythera, the final leg of its journey.
Exosuit is in Kythera, ready for good weather to travel to Antikythera, the final leg of its journey.

The Hellenic Navy is helping a lot, with navy seals (O.Y.K) already working alongside divers, videographers, photographers and archaeologists. The project now has two diving vessels in the region, a rigid inflatable (RIB) chase boat from the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, GLAROS is due back soon, plus HN THETIS from the navy. Pretty much a dream team.