Channel light marking the entrance to Cape Cod Canal
One of 2 bridges that cross the Cape Cod Canal
This bridge stays "UP" for boats and down for cars on a set schedule. (Opposite concept from the Beaufort Drawbridge)
Massachusetts Maritime College located along the canal
Second view of the Martime College
Nancy Foster's navigation system for the Cape Cod Canal
Second Cape Cod Canal bridge is under construction. Tarping is used to reduce pollution to the canal.
Bridge construction on the Cape Cod Canal
Ms. Sutton's on board and ready to go!
Beverage Bar
Dining Area... Breakfast is ready!!
Clarence is chllin' in the bunk.
Bathroom and Shower area
Just like home... almost.
Lt. Joe Bishop is at the helm.
The steering wheel of the past has been replaced with computers, touch screens, and joysticks.
ENS Tracy Hamburger plots our course
Chief Steward Jesse Stiggis prepares dinner
Nancy Foster to her stern (AKA: Rear of the ship)
We passed by a basking shark in transit to our anchorage for the night. See the fin?
Day 1 on the high seas. Safety First!!
Chief Scientist - Matt Lawrence coordinates the launch of the remote sensors with another Maritime Archeologist (Tane).
Nevajo works to locate a grounding system for the winch.
Nevajo also keeps the computers online and running smoothly.
Matt and Tane manning the displays for the remote sensors
A pulley system is used to raise and lower the sensors.
Scientists Deborah Marx prepares to run the winch and lower the sensors to the seafloor.
Some PVC piping and a little duct tape and the sensors are ready to go!
Scientists prepare the magnetometer for deployment
The sound wave signal is digitally coded into a numerical and visual image of the seafloor. The bumps are boulders and rocks. We're looking for ships!
After a day of scanning the seafloor, the side scan sonar is retrieved.
Scientists retrieve the magnetometer
Some days the sensors are retrieved quite late into the day. Afterall, sunlight isn't needed when your scanning the dark depths of the seafloor.
The scientists allowed Ms. Sutton to assist in all aspects of their research: deployment & retrieval of the sensors, data logging, & winch operation.
Matt gives the sensors a good rinsing before storing them on deck for the night.
A waxing gibbous moon on the crest of the cranes astern of the Nancy Foster.
Heading for our anchorage near Cape Ann, MA.
Cape Ann lights, Heavenly lights, and a peaceful night on the sea... Life Is Good!!!!
THANKS NOAA!!
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