It was not possible to inspect the current meter. After ensuring that all of the airlift equipment was secure, the dive team began their ascent. Today was yet another reminder of the complexity of working in the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. From the surface, conditions appeared to be near-perfect for diving. But conditions below the surface were marginal at best, severely limiting the dive team's options.
Projections call for good weather over the next few days.
Hopefully subsurface currents and visibility will improve sufficiently for the dive team to complete the turret excavation and other expedition objectives. No other vessel movements or other activities were reported that day. Keeler also reported that Capt. Jeffers was to be replaced by Capt. I don't know Capt.