Figure F20. Overview of damage to CORK wellhead during deployment in Hole 395A. A. Cracked ball valve. B. Open free-flow pipe where ball valve broke off. C. Top latch of instrument string riding high upon removal of running tool. D. Buckled wellhead panel before equipment removed. E. Close up on buckled panel, showing damage to pressure sensor mount. F. Sheared pipe at the base of the wellhead and broken umbilicals. G. Overview of bent CORK wellhead in the moonpool. Photos by Adam Klaus (A–C) and Bill Crawford (D–G).
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