U.S. <strong>Navy</strong> MakesDeep DiveR ecently the u.s. <strong>Navy</strong>scientists in the Pacificmade a deep dive
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A«»(r•Han"top.BRITAINRefusesBATHYSCAPEA writer in the British magazine,"<strong>Navy</strong>", wrote recently:It is clear that Britain is notgoing to plunge headlong intothe exploration <strong>of</strong> outer space.1 would like to think thatsound judgment and not financialanxiety is the criterion, forthe fantastic possibilities <strong>of</strong> theuniverse have a mesmerisingeffect upon us.We are inclined to think thatman has discovered more aboutthe planet in which he livesthan he actually has done, forgettingthat two-thirds <strong>of</strong> theearth's crust lies under the sea— the fringe only having beenseen by man.Such thoughts as these undoubtedlyprompted a Memberto ask the Civil Lord in theHouse <strong>of</strong> Commons recentlywhy the Admiralty declined an<strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong> the Piccard hathyscapewhich probed the deepestknown part <strong>of</strong> the ocean bed.<strong>The</strong> Admiralty, said the enquirer.could have the hathyscapefor nothing had it beenprepared to pay running anddevelopment charges.But the hathyscape went tothe American <strong>Navy</strong>.It looks as though Britainmissed an important opportunityhere. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Navy</strong>'s HydrographicService has probablycontributed more than anyother service <strong>of</strong> its kind to theknowledge <strong>of</strong> the oceans <strong>of</strong> theworld. It located the greatestdepth in the Pacific, nowreached by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Piccard'sson and an American naval<strong>of</strong>ficer.(Continued on page 19)THE NAVYNEW FIRST SEA LORDAdmiral Sir Casper John, K.C.B., hasbeen appointed First Sea Lord. Hereplaces Sir Charles Lambe, whoresigned because <strong>of</strong> ill-health.Admiral Sir Casper John.K.C.B.. is a son <strong>of</strong> the famousartist, Augustus John, O.M.He was born in 1903, and is an<strong>of</strong>ficer with exceptional knowledge<strong>of</strong> Naval aviation, especiallythe supplv <strong>of</strong> naval aircraft.Between the two Great Warshe served in several aircraftcarriers. Ill 1941 he became theDirector-General and subsequentlyChief Naval Representativefor Naval Aircraft Developmentand Production atthe Ministry <strong>of</strong> Aircraft Production.In 1943. he left forWashington to become theHead <strong>of</strong> the British Naval AirService Representation in theI'nited States. He also servedas Assistant Naval Attache(Air), Washington.In October. 1944. he tookcommand <strong>of</strong> H.M.S. PRK-TORIA CASTLE, which hadbeen converted for use as anaircraft carrier, and in the fol-Yct we allowed others to diveinto its dark mysteries becauseacceptance <strong>of</strong> the Piccard <strong>of</strong>ferwould have involved the cost<strong>of</strong> fuel to act as ballast and theexpense <strong>of</strong> transport to thearea—a small price to pay forthe opportunity to lead in anew and fascinating region fordiscovery. <strong>The</strong> wealth whichthe sea may one day yield toman may far outweigh the advantages<strong>of</strong> space travel.fortunately we arc to begiven a second chance. <strong>The</strong>pro-British Piccard family isanxious to build another hathyscapeif Britain wants it. Thisopportunity must not be missed.<strong>The</strong> sea is the element <strong>of</strong>which Britain has unrivalledknowledge and experience.Jon.. I960lowing year he commanded thelight fleet carrier, OCEAN,when she was first commissioned.After World War II, he continuedhis association withNaval aviation. In 1948 he wasappointed to command R.N.Air Station, Lossiemouth, Scotland.<strong>The</strong>n he served in theAdmiralty as Deputy Chief <strong>of</strong>Naval Air Equipment, andlater as Director <strong>of</strong> Air Organisationand Training.He was promoted Rear-Admiralin January, 1951. Onpromotion he was appointed tothe command <strong>of</strong> the Third AircraftCarrier Squadron.In 1952 he became Chief <strong>of</strong>Naval Air Equipment and ChiefNaval Representative at theMinistry <strong>of</strong> Supply. After areorganisation <strong>of</strong> the arrangementsbetween the Admiraltyand the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Supply hebecame Deputy Controller <strong>of</strong>Aircraft Production at the Ministry<strong>of</strong> Supply. He was promotedto Vice-Admiral inMarch, 1954. and took up theappointment <strong>of</strong> Flag OfficerAir (Home) in June, 1955.Admiral John was promotedto his present rank in January,1957—four months before becominga Lord Commissioner<strong>of</strong> the Admiralty and ViceChief <strong>of</strong> the Naval Staff. Hegave up that appointment inFebruary.POOLE 6. STEEL LTD.43 STEPHEN STREET, BALMAINNi.W.Telephone: WB2511General Engineers, Boilermakers, Shipbuilders,Dredge BuildersPlans, Specifications and Estimates preparedfor Mining Dredges and Plant <strong>of</strong> all kinds.Electric Welding and Oxy-acetylene Work.Telegrams:" POOLSTEEL," BALMAIN. NJ.W,
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