Bismarck
Bismarck Expeditions
Expedition 1 | ||
Expedition Information | ||
Expedition Leader | Surface Vessel | Research Equipment |
Robert Druce Ballard | Star Hercules | ROV Argo |
After an unsuccesful attempt to find the wreck of the Bismarck in 1988, Robert D. Ballard finally found the wreck in 1989 on his second expedition. This expedition used no manned submersible but a ROV. | ||
Expedition carried out by: | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Massachusetts, USA | |
Purpose of Expedition: | To find and film the wreck of the Bismarck | |
Expedition start location: | Cadiz, Spain | |
Expedition start: | 25 May 1989 | |
Expedition arrival at wreck site: | 29 May 1989 (time for arrival at the planned search area) | |
Wreck found: | 8 June 1989 | |
Expedition left wreck site: | 11 June 1989 | |
Expedition end: | 14 June 1989 | |
Expedition end location: | Southampton, England |
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