Late January 1992- Chatterton started experimenting with new tank mixes in increase performance during deep dives.
Late February 1992- Chatterton's trip to Washington D.C. to the NHC- Naval Historical Center found no records of a U-boat at the dive location.
March 1992- Chatterton takes a trip to Germany to study the war memorial and visit U-boat museum in Moltenort.
March 1992- Chatterton returns to Washington D.C for more research & finds several possible U-boat sinkings but none pan out.
May 23&24 1992- First trip to the U-boat now known as "U-Who"
-Started the use of a new tank mixture called "trimix" for better performance in dives than air.
-Yurga, one of the divers, had shark scare.
June 9, 1992- Dr. Kohl decides not go go on the dive trip and Chris Rouse, 39 and his son Chrissy Rouse, 22 join the team.
October 1992- Seasons final journey to the "U-Who".
-Lost Chris & Chrissy Rouse to the u-boat.
Winter 1992- Chatterton and team continue the research into lost U-boats.
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