Jacques Cousteau's Calypso

Jacques Cousteau's Calypso
ISBN-10
0810907887
ISBN-13
9780810907881
Category
Nature / General
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
1983
Publisher
H.N. Abrams
Authors
Jacques Cousteau, Alexis Sivirine

Description

A study of Cousteau's specially designed ship "Calypso" details the vessel's technical modifications, and equipment and discusses Cousteau's diverse scientific expeditions and investigations

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