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Describes Project Orca's quest for the gold carried by two World War II wrecks, the Japanese submarine I-52 and the liner SS Aurelia, and shares the author's impressions of life three miles below the surface of the South Atlantic
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Hamilton-Paterson, author of several novels, tells of his adventure with an international crew of researchers, investors, and salvage experts searching for two WWII vessels in deep water off the west coast of Africa. Hamilton-Paterson was along for the ride as chronicler of the expedition, but soon became embroiled in personality conflicts, technical problems, and many unforeseen complications. Woven throughout his narrative is a look at marine and science technology, human accomplishments and limitations, and the wonders of the deep ocean. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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