Necker Nymph

Necker Nymph is an open-cockpit submersible vehicle (a wet sub) that relies on hydrodynamic forces for anti-lift force, and is positively buoyant. It is the initial example of the DeepFlight Merlin class of submersibles manufactured by Hawkes Ocean Technologies, based on the DeepFlight submersible technology. The Nymph is operated by Virgin Aquatic, from the 105-foot yacht Necker Belle that is based at the Virgin Limited Edition resort Necker Island.

The Nymph is 15-feet long, capable of 360-degree "hydrobatic" maneuvers, diving up to 130-feet underwater, seating one pilot and two passengers in an open cockpit (necessitating wearing scuba gear). Occupants have a "windscreen" to protect them from the water's slipstream. It is the first of the DeepFlight Merlin series of submersibles.