Charter of SS Barakuda as Scientific Support Vessel for the Deepsea Challenge Project in the Western Pacific Ocean at Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench approximately 322km Southwest of Guam for NatGeo, James Cameron & Rolex

“On March 26, 2012, James Cameron made a record-breaking solo dive to the Earth’s deepest point, successfully piloting the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER nearly 7 seven miles (11 kilometers) to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench. DEEPSEA CHALLENGE is now in its second phase—scientific analysis of the expedition’s findings.“ – www.deepseachallenge.com