Leg 1 of the Expedition, Annapolis to Yorktown Virginia
26 June 2024 · 5 min · 743 views · Chesapeake Bay
What this video covers
The crew departs Annapolis, Maryland, aboard the Marith Arp, a vessel equipped with an enclosed helm station featuring wipers and large navigation screens.3:07 During the transit down the Chesapeake Bay, the engine develops a strange friction noise and the Aqua Drive fails to turn by hand, prompting concerns about a fouled propeller.1:59 The crew attempts to clear potential debris by shifting into reverse, while also monitoring the dripless shaft seal, which runs hot.2:36 A scientist aboard conducts research on plastic sediment in the Chesapeake Bay, with plans to continue sampling during the upcoming 500-mile passage to Woods Hole.3:55 The crew avoids a potential grounding at their destination by verifying tide depths before entering the slip.4:42 The vessel features a mast-mounted bell and a garden for fresh food production.1:03 The expedition aims to test scientific equipment before beginning the primary offshore leg.5:12
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