Today starts our series of supplemental logs that were taken from our scientific research expedition to RMS Titanic earlier this month. I hope that you enjoy!
Despite a dark, cool, overcast day in St. John’s, Newfoundland, nothing could overshadow the optimistic enthusiasm of the passengers and crew as they board the Russian research vessel, Akademik Keldysh for their expedition out to RMS Titanic. The Keldysh will be leaving port at 20.00 hrs while the passengers will be treated to a 5-star gourmet meal from our two chefs, Robert Bartl and Michael Holz. St John’s is a beautiful city and one that I would highly-recommend to visit. Although I would love to spend more time here, I am very excited to get underway out to Titanic.
The expedition out to Titanic is rather full with twenty-five observers and seven staff members representing twelve different countries coming on this trip. This evening will be spent getting to know our fellow passengers and exchanging discussions about their reasons for visiting this once great liner. As an evening treat, we will be watching a movie entitled, Sideways followed by an early bedtime. Our Deep Ocean Expedition leader for this trip to Titanic will be Rob McCallum with assistance from Peter Batson. The guest speakers throughout the trip, that will be discussing various areas of underwater experiences, will be David Bright, Don Walsh, Ralph White and Peter Batson.
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