deep-submergence rescue vehicle
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deep-submergence rescue vehicle
[¦dēp səb¦mər·jəns ′res·kyü ‚vē·ə·kəl] (naval architecture)
A small rescue and research submarine; intended primarily to rescue the crew of another submarine to depths of 5000 feet (1500 meters). Abbreviated DSRV.
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