News in Brief: Florida, Operation Sub-scape.
News in Brief: Florida, Operation Sub-scape.
Clip: 356498_1_1
Year Shot: 1959
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1664
Original Film: 032-084-02
HD: N/A
Location: Off Key West, Florida
Timecode: 00:20:45 - 00:21:36
News in Brief: Florida, Operation Sub-scape. Navy volunteers test new submarine escape gear in an ascent from the greatest depth ever, a full 50 fathoms, or 302 feet. From the jaws of Davy Jones' locker to the surface and safety. Interior submarine, men wearing shorts and equipment climb ladder. Underwater scenes: two men apparently exit from top of sub, are buoyed upwards. Men break surface of water.