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Surveying the Lakeland

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Underwater view of two archeologists surveying a portion of the Lakeland. The divers are using cameras, with three or four strobes attached by an arm system, to light and photograph the ship.

Date Created:
August 5, 2013
Creator:
Thomsen, Tamara L.

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Creator Thomsen, Tamara L.
Date Created August 5, 2013

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Call Number 1509000017

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W0135YX
Legacy ID
WHi 119844

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