nov 13, 1979 - Excursion Pod Vehicle Released; Depth Record Attained

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Blue Tissue is exposed after blasting from the previous day- a decision is made to lower the Excursion Pod Vehicle piloted by Lt. Valeriya Kryschenko (Expedition Day 31). Depth is 19,102m- the all time record.

After 4 hours (~2:38 AM CST), she reaches a new area of PBSO anatomy- sample is recovered. Presumed dead when the Pod returns at 6:02 AM CST without Lt. Kryschenko.

Remained of Khoronit crew decides to ascend.

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