2005 Photo Events

August 9, Fay Slover answers a distress call and tows in the disabled Belinda Jean to Reedville.

Batten Family cruise from the Norfolk Yacht Club- September 10

Frank Batten, Sr., the owner of Landmark Communications (e.g., Virginian-Pilot, Weather Channel) is a major contributor to Old Dominion University. Fay Slover (1884-1967), Frank's aunt, was an avid sailor and sponsor of Old Dominion University's Department of Oceanography. The Batten family elected to have their reunion aboard R/V Fay Slover.

The Battens and Old Dominion University personnel heading out on a sunny day and 15 knots of wind.

President Rosann Runte chats with Frank Batten, Sr., while Captain Cox answers a question from a family member.

Out on the Elizabeth River, President Runte points to shore and the waterfront ofOld Dominion University.

The Fay Slover crew: (left to right) Research Vessel Mate Laura Gibson, Captain Richard Cox, and Research Vessel Mate Patrick Curry

Lunch at the Norfolk Yacht Club

The Batten Family, flanked by Frank Sr. and Frank Jr.

The Old Dominion University contingent: (front, left to right) K.C. Filippino (graduate student), Prof. Margaret Mulholland, Amanda Renwick (Outreach Coordinator), Joy Davis (graduate student), Dr. Richard Zimmerman (OEAS Chair), Prof. Thomas Royer (Operations Manager) (back, left to right) Alonzo Brandon (Exec. Director of Foundations Development), Prof. Larry Atkinson, Prof. Alex Bochdansky, President Runte, R/V Mate Patrick Curry, Captain Richard Cox, Richard Moody (Marine Superintendent), R/V Mate Laura Gibson.