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Expedition yacht, DSSV Deep Pressure, as seen from nearby vessel. Credit: Nick Verola
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The two-seater submersible, DSV Limiting Factor, entering the Pacific ocean on Friday morning. Courtesy: Richard Garriott
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DSV Limiting Factor, the first submersible that can undertake repeat trips to full ocean depth and traverse the bottom for significant periods of time. Courtesy Nick Verola
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Hamish Harding and his son, Giles, on their expedition to the South Pole in 2020. Courtesy: Action Aviation
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Hamish Harding and his son, Giles, standing in front of expedition yacht DSSV Pressure Drop. Credit: Nick Verola
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Expedition yacht, DSSV Deep Pressure, as seen from nearby vessel. Credit: Nick Verola
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The two-seater submersible, DSV Limiting Factor, entering the Pacific ocean on Friday morning. Courtesy: Richard Garriott
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DSV Limiting Factor, the first submersible that can undertake repeat trips to full ocean depth and traverse the bottom for significant periods of time. Courtesy Nick Verola
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Hamish Harding and his son, Giles, on their expedition to the South Pole in 2020. Courtesy: Action Aviation
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Hamish Harding and his son, Giles, standing in front of expedition yacht DSSV Pressure Drop. Credit: Nick Verola
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Expedition yacht, DSSV Deep Pressure, as seen from nearby vessel. Credit: Nick Verola
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