By 8 a.m. on the morning of every dive, ALVIN is rolled out of its hangar and back to ship fantail along a special curved railroad track.

By 8 o'clock on the morning of every dive, the DSV Alvin is rolled out of its hangar, along a special curved railroad-like track, and back to the R/V Atlantis. Image courtesy of Expedition to the Deep Slope 2006 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program

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