Dive and Discover : Expedition 1 : Who's Who


Guaymas Basin Expedition 1: Jan. 12–22, 2000 Mission & Objectives Daily Updates Mail Buoy Scientists & Crew Interviews Slideshows Videos Glossary	Scientists & Support Crew Scientists \| Students \| Atlantis Crew \| Alvin Crew \| Website Creators George Silva Master The captain, or Master, of a ship is responsible for the safety of all the people and smooth running of the ship while we are out at sea. George Silva is 44 years old and is the Captain of RV Atlantis for this expedition. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife Lisa and his four children; Dennis, 18, Michael, 15, Corinne 13, and Mariah, 6. Read the interviewThe captain, or Master, of a ship is responsible for the safety of all the people and smooth running of the ship while we are out at sea. George Silva is 44 years old and is the Captain of RV Atlantis for this expedition. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife Lisa and his four children; Dennis, 18, Michael, 15, Corinne 13, and Mariah, 6. Read the interview »
	Mitzi Crane Chief Mate
	Diego Mello 2nd Mate
	Rick Bean 3rd Mate
	Linwood Swett Comm ET
	Jerry Graham Bosun
	Patrick Hennessy AB
	Ed Popowitz AB
	Katie Wilson AB
	Ken Rand OS
	Jeffrey Benitz OS
	Orville Kenerson OS
	Kevin Fisk Chief Engineer Kevin Fisk is 36 years old. He worked for WHOI since 1986 and has worked on all of WHOI’s research vessels. He became chief engineer of the RV Atlantis just 18 months ago. Kevin lives on Cape Cod. He recently married his wife, Patty. The Chief Engineer on a ship is traditionally referred to as “Chief”, but we will just call him Kevin. Read the interview »
	Glen Loomis 1st Asst. Engineer
	Pete Ferraro 2nd Asst. Engineer
	Christopher Morgan 3rd Asst. Engineer
	Jeff Vigeant Marine Electrician
	Paul Vinitsky Oiler
	David Roddy Oiler
	Marcel Vieira Oiler
	Carl Wood Steward
	Jay Grant Cook
	Virginia Crawford Mess Attendant