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Expedition Itinerary

Due to the unavailability of the RV Keldysh and the Mir submersibles all dive expeditions to the Battleship Bismarck are cancelled until further notice. For further information please contact info@deepoceanexpeditions.com

Day 1
Arrive Kiel, Germany and transfer to the Akademik Keldysh. Early evening sail into the English Channel heading for the Bismarck wreck site located over 1000 nautical miles to the southwest.

Day 2
At sea in the English Channel.

Our orientation and lecture programmes begin. Dr. Anatoly Sagalevitch - chief scientist and head of the expedition, will introduce divers to the submersibles.

Day 3/4/5
At sea. Our lecture and activities programmes continue.

Day 6
Morning arrival at the Bismarck site. The remainder of the day will be taken up with laying the acoustical navigation transponders.

Day 7/8/9
During these days we will complete the submersible diving and scientific programmes on the Bismarck site. We have built several lay days into the programme to deal with technical needs and unfavourable weather conditions.

On your dive day you will be briefed by the Expedition Leader followed by your deep dive to Bismarck in MIR I or MIR II. On your non-dive days, lectures, briefings, socializing and sports will take place.

Day 10
Last day of diving on the Bismarck site. Retrieval of the transponders and an evening departure to Cobh, Ireland 380 nautical miles north-east of the Bismarck site.

Day 11
At sea. Time to relax and reflect on your unique expedition.

Day 12
Morning arrival in Cobh, Ireland. Disembark and return to home cities.

NOTE Please read this as a guide only. The daily itinerary may vary according to weather and sea conditions in the North Atlantic. The number of participants will be limited, and the order of dive participants will be determined in advance based on the time of bookings.

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