The USS Thresher underway moves at fast speed on water surface. Crew members seated on tip of the submarine. Number 593 written on submarine. The USS Thresher submerges under water. View of the submarines periscope. Shoreline in the far background
Underwater Research bell at Newport shipyard in Newport. Research bell painted in yellow on deck aboard barge. Rounded end of the research bell. Workers handle cables on deck. Two civilians converse on barge deck. Man stands next to Research bell. 'International Underwater Research Corporation' written on Research bell.
Underwater Research bell at Newport shipyard in Newport. Workers on deck handle hoses and lines. Two personnel converse with each other standing in front of Research Bell. The bell lifted by sling. Research bell lowered two blocks from where it was hoisted. Men work around the bell. Raymond Edwards opens the hatch door and enters inside. He does final check up of all equipment. Small tug toes bell on a barge en route to M-2 Buoy off Jamestown Island in Narragansett Bay. Barge with Research Bell aboard towed out to M-2 Buoy.
Underwater Research bell arrives at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Barge with Research Bell aboard. Research bell uplifted by sling. Workers around the barge check equipment. A Harbor Construction Provider crane lifts the Research Bell.
Underwater Research bell arrives at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Barge with Research Bell aboard. Interiors of Research Bell shows dials, switches, cables attached to equipment and microphones. Small glass window inside Research bell.
Underwater Research bell at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Divers get ready as Research Bell is hoisted over side of the barge. Divers wearing suits stand ready to dive in. Workers lower the Research Bell into water with the help of crane. Divers dive into water with an equipment in hand. Men stand in group on deck of barge. Research Bell goes into water and divers dive in along with it.