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Expeditions > Deep Flight I Expeditions --Deep Flight I Expeditions-- Royal Captian I, South Sea China, Philippines, May 1995 Royal Captain II, South Sea China, Philippines, May 1996 National Geographic Explorer TV Feature, April 1996 --Deep Flight 502 Expeditions-- Initial tests, November 2002, Point Richmond, CA Initial tests, December 2002, Point Richmond, CA First open water tests, January 2003, Monterey, CA First Flight School, February 2003, Bahamas TED Conference, March 2004, Point Richmond, CA --Wet Flight Expeditions-- "Dolphins: the Ride", Honduras, May 1997 Royal Captain II Deep Sea Discoveries, Inc. (DSD) Expedition to the Royal Captian Shipwreck May 1996, South China Sea, Philippines Summary Between May 8 and May 20, 1996, Deep Sea Discoveries, Inc. used Hawkes designed Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's) to conduct a ten day exploration excavation of the wreck of the Royal Captain. The Team Goals Notes Expedition Log
Goals To explore and define the tumulus (located in May 1995 by DSD and TDG) by excavating one or two trenches at strategic locations, and to recover sample materials to show that recovery of the delicate porcelain artifacts was feasible. To test out a number of tools and basic technologies for a future full-scale excavation of the Royal Captain. To do the above in an archaeologically acceptable manner and to test and develop the many new techniques required for deep water robotic archeology. To validate the chosen method of holding the working vessel precisely over the work site. Complete a thorough study of the wreck site Complete a thorough archeological map of the wreck site Carry out partial excavations of certain areas. Bring back samples Determine feasibility for full excavation.