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NOAA Marine archaeologist Hans Van Tilburg examining the iron plate where one of the steel masts penetrated through the deck of the Dunnottar Castle. The three-masted, full-rigged ship was carrying coal from Sydney, Australia, to Wilmington, California.
NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) administers the NOAA fleet of ships and aircraft, and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation. Explore our facilities for visitor information.
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