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Squalus rescue marks first use of diving bell in submarine salvage
Divers used a submerged diving bell from the Falcon to lift seven survivors after the Squalus sank following an induction valve flood. Lieut. J. C. Nichols led the first breath of air after 29 hours as five enlisted men and four civilians were brought to the surface, with crews awaiting body searches of flooded compartments.
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Sion
Navy
Falcon
J. c. Nichols
Portsmouth
N. H
Vyessel