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<p>In 1970, marine architect Charlie Canby got an odd assignment: Design a 600-foot ship for an undisclosed purpose and an undisclosed customer. Only <i>after </i>it was built did he finally find out what it was for. </p><p>“I was dumbfounded,” he said. “I drove away in a daze. I could not believe what we were really doing.”</p><p>In this episode, reporter Daniel Ackerman tells the unbelievable story of a boat, a government conspiracy, and the birth of a new industry that could change the way we look at oceans forever. </p><p><i>Featuring Charlie Canby, Andrew Thaler, Wernher Krutein, and Hank Philippi Ryan</i></p><p>Produced by Daniel Ackerman. For full credits and transcript, visit outsideinradio.org.</p><p><strong>SUPPORT</strong></p><p><i>Outside/In</i> is made possible with listener support. <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/nhpr/site/Donation2?df_id=4648&mfc_pref=T&4648.donation=form1&s_src=May2024&s_subsrc=shownotes">Click here to become a sustaining member of <i>Outside/In</i...