The F.-A. Forel,   one of its descents to              >>>"Home"...)
                               the wreck of the Hirondelle.


With G. Paillex wielding the camcorder,
 a few photos of this submarine dive, on 21 February 1997,
  at a depth of 65 to 45 m (approx. 215 to 150 feet).
(The wreck's stern is about 20 meters lower than the bow and
  since the submarine has its main porthole at the front and towards the bottom,
   it's easier to pay a visit on the ascent.)

The crankshaft
                   

Hirondelle

The walkway.

At the bottom right, the boiler and the base of the chimney.
                   

Hirondelle

Chains tying the beams
                   

Hirondelle

Chains tying the beams
                   

Hirondelle

End of one of the cabins, at the front and back of each wheel
                   

Hirondelle

Above the wreck (far right), the 8 bitts, here and there
                   

Hirondelle

At the front, below the bitts, the chains hang down
                   

Hirondelle

Coming up, almost at the end of the mast, the place where the cables are attached
                   

Hirondelle

A visitor...

Curious?
                   

Hirondelle


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