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Alligator Mission Logs

Welcome to the 2004 Hunt for the Alligator! The hunt combines history, mystery, and technology. We hope to inspire you to learn more about our oceans and our nation’s rich maritime heritage.

August 29, 2004 - we were forced to cancel our operations because of the updated weather forecast. Click here for more information. Alligator expedition team
August 28, 2004 - Our YP679 stopped at several promising targets that were detected earlier in the week by side scan sonar and the magnetometer. Click here for more information. Alligator expedition team
August 27, 2004 -Collecting side scan sonar data and deploying the ROV to collect some bottom video. Click here for more information. Alligator expedition team
August 26, 2004 -Today is like any other day: some wind, some rain, and periodic high seas. Searching for shipwrecks, especially the Alligator is not for the timid, nor the impatient. Click here for more information. Alligator expedition team
August 25, 2004 -High winds and seas prevented today's survey work. Click here for more information. Alligator expedition team
August 24, 2004 - Continuing survey operations and post-processing the magnetometer and side-scan sonar data collected. Click here for more information. Alligator expedition team
August 23, 2004 was the first day of the 10-day search for the Alligator. Click here for more information. Alligator expedition team
2004 Hunt for the Alligator Expedition Log for Sunday, August 22, 2004. Click here for more information. Alligator expedition team