The barge-mounted crane lowers the six-ton winch for the ROV

The six-ton winch hangs suspended just above the stern deck. Cruise members hold the long straps attached to the winch, attempting to maneuver it to the spot where they want it to sit. On the first several tries, the barge rolled just as the winch was set down, and it landed on the hatch cover in the foreground, behind Erich Horgan’s foot. Image courtesy of 2007: Exploring the Inner Space of the Celebes Sea.

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