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Hercules' Thruster Propellors

Hercules has vertical and lateral thrusters (propellors) on each side to help with maneuvering up and down through the water.

Expedition Sponsors

The 2012 Nautilus Exploration Program is funded by these major sponsors: Sponsor logo images: NOAA, Ocean Exploration Trust, Bechtel. Sea Research Foundation, National Geographic, The Office of Naval Research, The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography

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Hercules' Thruster Propellors

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