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The crew of Into Oblivion departs Nantucket Sound for the North Atlantic to conduct oceanographic research at the Atlantis 2 Seamount.2:38 The vessel carries four hydrophones mounted on the hull to record acoustic data.4:26 During the transit, the crew deploys scientific gliders and sensors to measure Gulf Stream currents and water conditions.6:35 They compare real-time field data against forecast models from PredictWind and GRIB files, noting discrepancies between predicted and actual conditions.6:42 To deploy the gliders, the crew stabilizes the boat by keeping the mainsail and staysail set while using the aft boom as a crane.5:00 The vessel maintains a steady platform in three-foot swells with the engine running to hold position during deployment.5:12 The mission involves a multi-week schedule of recoveries and data collection to support the Ocean Research Project.8:25

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