Item is a photograph with the inscription on reverse “No object on to publication credit line must read: Photo by B.J. Nixon DEEPSEA VENTURES, Inc.” and attached paper “PIPE RACK: Carried aboard the DEEPSEA MINER was over 5,000 feet of 9-5/8” drill riser casing equipped with special couplings. Shown here is the specially constructed pipe rack and derrick platform. Workmen are preparing pipe to haul up the derrick prior to lowering in well. Procedures used are similar to offshore oil rigs except DEEPSEA MINER is moving and does not hold a fixed position."
Item is a photograph with the inscription on reverse “No object on to publication credit line must read: Photo by B.J. Nixon DEEPSEA VENTURES, Inc.” and attached paper “NODULES ON THE BELT: Nodules on the conveyor belt after discharge from nodule/water separator. After dredging and separation, nodules were transported to a storage area and returned to the ocean at the completion of the tests."
Item is a photograph with the inscription on reverse “No object on to publication credit line must read: Photo by B.J. Nixon DEEPSEA VENTURES, Inc.” and attached paper “NODULES AND DREDGE ON TV SCREEN: This photo was taken of TV monitor aboard the DEEPSEA MINER and shows nodules on the bottom feeding into the dredgehead. The TV camera was mounted on the dredgehead during the test to observe bottom conditions and determine nodule concentrations. Depth of water is approximately 2,700 feet."
Item is a photograph with the inscription on reverse “No object on to publication credit line must read: Photo by B.J. Nixon DEEPSEA VENTURES, Inc.” and attached paper “RESEARCH VESSEL DEEPSEA MINER: This Vessel is a converted C1-M-AV1 general cargo ship displacing 7,500 full-load tons with an overall length of 320 feet. The major hull modification was the installation of a 20 foot wide by 30 foot long well (Moon Pool) slightly aft of midship. A 75 foot high derrick was installed to handle 2,000 to 3,000 feet of 9-5/8” drill casing used during the experiment."
Item is a photograph with the inscription on reverse “No object on to publication credit line must read: Photo by B.J. Nixon DEEPSEA VENTURES, Inc.” and attached paper “DREDGEHEAD DOWN!! Specially designed dredgehead on its first lowering through the ship’s well or Moon Pool*. The dredgehead was attached to flexible hose and finally coupled to 2,700 feet of 9-5/8” pipe with special couplings to withstand tremendous bending and stress loads. *Moon Pool is a term used by men on offshore oil rigs to describe the well cut in the vessel’s midship. On calm evenings at sea, the moon’s reflections light up the well and create a very pleasant visual image similar to a lighted swimming pool."
Item is a photograph of Elisabeth Mann Borgese and an unidentified man, received in a Christmas card from A.K. Armah of the University of Ghana (Department of Zoology).
Item is a photograph with the inscription: "TAKAOKA--JAPAN" on the reverse. Originally sent with a Christmas card from C. Julius G. Ndalama of the Tanzania Harbours Authority.
Item is a photograph of VWS Berlin's Hydraulic Research Centre. Inscribed on the front is "Umwelt Engineering im Größten Strömungskanal der Welt." Originally sent with a Christmas card from VWS Berlin.
Item is a photograph received in a Christmas card from Sidney and Leslie Holt. An inscription on the back reads "Il Falco in a freak snowfall, Nov. '88."
Item is a photograph attached to a card. The outside of the card is inscribed “World Maritime University." The inside of the card is inscribed “With our very best wishes for a happy and successful New Year [two illegible signatures] Hans van Walen”.
Item is a photograph attached to a card. The outside of the card is inscribed “REFLECTIONS Photo by Agamemnon Xenophontos”. The inside of the card is inscribed “This time of the year, a time for joy and festivities, is also a time for recollection of thoughts. It is a time to pause and reflect on the events that had left an impact in our lives; it is a time to pause and reflect on our existence in the world that we live in. Having appreciated that, perhaps we can carry on guided by the wisdom gained. The photograph shows the land in the distance being reflected at dask [sic] in the salt lake near Larnaca. On the right, next to the salt lake amongst the trees, stands the Tékké of Umm Haram, believed to be an aunt of the Prophet Mohammed. While accompanying Arab invaders in 647 A.D., Umm Haram fell from her mule, broke her neck and died. She was buried on the spot. Later, a Mosque was built there in her honour. On the left, on the top of the mountain, stands the Monastery of Stavrovouni (Mountain of the Cross). It was first built in 327 A.D. by an order of St. Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine of Byzantium. Having found the Cross on which Jesus was crucified, St. Helena landed in Cyprus on her way back from Jerusalem carrying it with her. According to tradition, St. Helena gave a piece of the Cross to the Monastery. Beauty, peace and harmony reflect all over. To dear Prof Elisabeth, Greetings and Best Wishes for Happiness at Christmas and throughout the New Year. December, 1989. [signature] Agamemnon Xenophontos."
