Interesting post. Theoretical today, but perhaps in a generation or two it will become a reality.
I am reminded of a dear friend, whom I suspect the majority of you have never heard his name ...
RALPH WHITE - Titanic DDS pilot
Ralph White is best known to the underwater world as a world class DDS pilot especially on the Titanic dives. It has often been stated, and it is true, that Ralph had more dives piloting a DDS on the wreck of theTitanic than any person in the world and has more time on the deck of the of the Titanic than any of the passengers had when the ship was afloat.
An old friend for over 50 years who passed away a few years ago....
Many years ago in the very dark ages of SCUBA diving and deep submergence I was the DSO and CDO of the DDS Beaver program. A very young a 21 year old by the name of Ralph White was hired for the program. Brimming with enthusiasm he was already an accomplished diver, underwater photographer and was soon to became a world renown DDS pilot. It was Ralph's first job after a stint in the USMC- any question was always answered with a Yes Sir! Took a long time to break Ralph of that habit and for him to use our first names. After the team disbanded Ralph became a free lance DDS pilot.
Ralph and I remained in contact all those ensuing years by occasionally bumping into each other a various events. The last time I recall havingconversation with him was a few years back at a meeting of the Los Angeles Adventures Club. It was those lengthily set down type conversations that allowed us to reconnect and catch up on our lives.
Ralph White, a diver, underwater photographer, a DDS pilot--true man of adventure!
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Suggest for additional information read Passing; Ralph White or Google his name
