Hotel Resolution
This has been my first cruise in 6 years and this one comes after a major refit of the ship…
Music to Drill By
After sailing for almost 40 years I have had the pleasure watching the drilling program evolve from a very basic…
The Middle of the Cruise
Today was a milestone for several reasons. Not only is it the middle of the cruise time wise, it is…
Shipboard Communication, Old and New II
Even at its worst, the JOIDES Resolution had better communications than its predecessor, the Glomar Challenger. The Challenger, once it…
Shipboard Communication, Old and New
Editor’s note (aka Leslie): We’ll start with today’s communications aboard The JR (NEW) and follow tomorrow with Jerry’s great descriptions…
Great showers and Risky Business
From the editor — aka Leslie: Our cabins on The JR are quiet and comfortable; kind stewards make our beds, change…
Coming on Site, Old vs. New — Part 2
To come on site in DSDP days required the Challenger to conduct seismic surveys and compare those surveys to pre-drilling…
Coming on Site, Old vs. New
Yesterday, we arrived at our second site with little fanfare or excitement, which is a far cry from what it…