Exploring the Widow Stern Artifacts

The video follows a team led by Rick Lagina and Maddie Blake as they embark on a dive to the Widow site near Cape Cod. They conduct a side scan sonar survey to locate artifacts from the shipwreck. The team reunites with Barry Clifford to strategize their dive, aiming to uncover valuable artifacts. Preparations are made for the dive, and the team monitors the operation closely. During the dive, they discover promising artifacts, including potential cannon shapes, which excite the team.

What is the main goal of Rick Lagina and Maddie Blake's adventure?

• To explore new diving techniques

• To find unique artifacts and treasure

• To test new diving equipment

• To map the ocean floor

What is the team's hope for the day?

• To explore a new dive site

• To complete a successful training dive

• To find treasure and artifacts

• To test new sonar equipment

What technology do Tony Sampson and Brandon Clifford use to survey the target area?

• Satellite imaging

• Submersible cameras

• Side scan sonar

• Underwater drones

What is the purpose of the side scan sonar survey?

• To measure water temperature

• To assess water currents

• To identify signs of the Widow Stern and its valuables

• To locate marine life

What technique is used to scan the ocean floor?

• Grid mapping

• Zigzag pattern

• Lawn mowing

• Circular scanning

What do Rick, Maddie, and Barry Clifford monitor from their boat?

• Weather conditions

• The operation and potential findings

• Diving equipment

• Fish populations

What is the significance of the artifacts found by the team?

• They belong to a modern ship

• They are believed to be from the Widow Stern

• They are unrelated to the Widow site

• They are part of a new shipwreck

What excites the team about the potential findings?

• The chance to test new diving suits

• The possibility of finding cannons and wooden structures

• The opportunity to map the ocean floor

• The discovery of new marine species

What challenges do Tony and Brandon face during their dive?

• Equipment failure

• Shark encounters

• Low visibility

• Strong currents

How do Tony and Brandon maintain communication with the topside team?

• Using hand signals

• Via underwater radios

• Through a comms system

• By writing on slates