Diver Assesses Hurricane Donna Damage
Sept. 1960

Contributed by Ed Hobbs, who was aboard the Tower at the time.



The red cylinder in the foreground is the decompression chamber for use by divers during damage assessment and attempted repairs of damage by Hurricane Donne.


Diver discussing situation with tower civil engineering personnel.


Lowering diver to water level for dive to inspect/repair damage.


Diver going over the side.


Diver returning to the deck after a dive.


Diver stepping from the platform into the water.


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