Dr. Robert Ballard communicates to the deck of the NOAA vessel Ronald H. Brown from the control van prior to launching the Hercules ROV on June 4. The ROV can be seen on the screen at far right. He has returned to the Titanic to film and map the wreckage. The National Geographic Channel will air the show 'Return to Titanic' on June 7 at 9 p.m.
Dr. Robert Ballard Communicating
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Dr. Robert Ballard communicates to the deck of the NOAA vessel Ronald H. Brown from the control van prior to launching the Hercules ROV on June 4. The ROV can be seen on the screen at far right. He has returned to the Titanic to film and map the wreckage. The National Geographic Channel will air the show "Return to Titanic" on June 7 at 9 p.m.