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I feel joy, big joy as I see small pieces of the line going away, and
now I’m working in such a comfort that makes all that previous
nerve-wracking time seem obsolete. Done! I’m letting all my
tools drop down hanging on the lines from my gear and the last
inspection of both propellers confirms there is no line anywhere
in sight! Daylight makes it much easier. I can easily swim under
the vessel. Just in time, the current here comes fast without giving
much of the heads up. I say: ”Coming up, all done!” “Copy coming
up.” Best words ever!
And once again I made a stand against the odds and found a
compromise with the mighty Hudson. The accomplishment and
joy are in my heart, climbing back on our fast response boat.
Everyone is relieved after a whole night battle. I’m grateful for an
excellent team supporting my work in every possible way. We shake
hands, engines are back in operation and the big once trapped vessel
is on its maiden voyage.
Morning view of the New York City is a beautiful sight. I get to see
just a bit of Manhattan before going for a nap. I’m so tired, dead
tired, my forearms are in pain, crashing for a sleep on the floor of
the transom in my wetsuit on top of my gear, I hear the rumble of the
engines and splashing of the waves, and all I can think of is: We got
it!!! The impossible just happened right in front of my eyes.