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Old 23rd Jul 2009, 14:15
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Headlines this morning that the "Black boxes have been located'.

Rather cryptic. Says they were found by sonar mapping vessel amongst wreckage at a depth unreachable by divers. The vessel left the area and delivered the data to authorities ashore. A different vessel with an ROV expects to arrive at the site 'in August' to try and retrieve the boxes.

EDIT: Expandrd article now says it was a French Oceanographic Research Vessel that 'mapped' the wreck. The detailed maps were turned over to both the French BEA and the port director at Cormoros. Another French Research Vessel with an ROV and an experienced crew will arrive to retrieve the recorders.

Last edited by singpilot; 23rd Jul 2009 at 16:37. Reason: expanded report
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