Talked with the truck driver, Bob Crider, and it appeared he and his 38,000 lb of ROV and equipment would be in Fargo N Dakota about noon today. That is approximately 1662 miles of a 3100 mile trip. Assuming the same rate of travel he should be in Seattle quite early in the morning of the 31st slightly ahead of plan.
As of noon today the Landstar Ranger truck driven by Robert and Rochelle Crider had just crossed the border out of Ohio. The photo gives on an idea of the size of the winch.
“We at Nippon Express USA, Boston Branch, are very proud to be able to assist in the search for the USS Grunion.
We pushed the truck with the ROV out today with all possible haste.
We wish the expedition well.
May the USS Grunion’s resting place be found so we may honor those who gave their lives for their country and to bring some closure to the family of the crew.”
Glenn Larson
July 27, 2007
” I just checked the website and saw the ROV being lifted onto the truck. This is so very exciting.
Many of us have been calling each other just to stay in touch as the news of the Grunion unfold.
Respectfully,
Mary Parziale Bentz
Bethesda, Maryland
The truck with two drivers and 25,000 lbs of ROV equipment left at 11:00 am today for the 3100 mile trip to Seattle. They expect to get there by noon July 31st. Hopefully they didn’t take 128 as it had one of the worst traffic jams in history
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BTW If anybody needs help in shipping something big across country Nippon Express, which we used, is both knowledgeble and accomodating about a rather complex industry.
Aquila: Arrived July 21st right on schedule. Demobilization is almost complete. Kale is having a couple of organizations over to review ways of improving communication bandwidth. As of the 25th will start constructing the sounding pole.
Joe Hunter says if there is interest in getting a copy of his DVD (The Search for the USS Grunion A Family Rediscovers its Past) email info@rememberproductions.com. He will monitor requests and if there are enough get it professionally burned. Price would just cover costs.
Schedules: ROV is scheduled to leave Cape Cod Friday 27th about 12:00. Should arrive at Seattle morning of the 31st.
Mobilization crew along with Pete Lowney should arrive at Seattle Monday July 30th
Mobilization should take 3 to 6 days. Then the trip to Adak, about 12 days.