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Lost AUV; New London, CT

New London, CT | 2008-Oct-24

Initial Notification: On 24OCT2008, NOAA ERD was contacted by the Office of Coast Survey to assist in locating a lost autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in New London Harbor, CT. The AUV was lost on the afternoon of 17OCT2008 between 1540-1720. It is unclear if the AUV was fouled, surfaced or sunk, but last estimated position is approximately Lat-41deg18'25"N, Lon072deg04'52"W (near buoy 3).

Incident Details
Primary threat:Other
Latitude (approximate): 41° 18.41′ North
Longitude (approximate): 72° 4.87′ West