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September 27 2006 was a calm day as the crew positioned the turbine for installation The lowering of the turbine begins. Half way into the water
A day of minimum tides had been chosen. One of the few in September.
Submerged.
 The turbine is lowered about 8 meters to mate up with the top piling.
Underwater, Can Pac diver Brian has the job of lining it up with the hole on the top piling and tightening attachment. A camera on his helmet guides the positioning of the barge above. The bottom of the turbine after installation. Brian returning to the surface.
The hard-hat is quickly removed. And a big smile denotes success in a successful mission. The Clean Current crew and the group picture afterwards.
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