Team ProfileSubmersiblesFlight SchoolNewsSponsorship
 
Hawkes Ocean Technologies designs and builds the world’s only winged submersibles for science, industry, adventure, and film/television.
DeepFlight Submersibles – Pioneering Underwater Flight with five generations of positively buoyant, winged submersibles.

Introducing DeepFlight Merlin

The fifth generation winged vehicle is a new class of high-performance, positively buoyant “open cockpit” submersible. The first Merlin is being delivered to Richard Branson’s Necker Island, and has been christened the Necker Nymph. Learn More »

Also Available...
Deep Flight Super Falcon

DeepFlight Super Falcon was the first full productionized submersible capable of sub-sea flight. The Super Falcon replaces the experimental prototype, Aviator. The first DeepFlight Super Falcon was delivered in late 2008 to venture capitalist, Tom Perkins, and Hawkes Ocean Technologies owns and operates a second Super Falcon.

In the News  [ archives ]

Sir Richard Branson to Take Delivery of Newest DeepFlight Submersible

Hawkes Ocean Technologies announced today that Sir Richard Branson will be taking delivery this month of the newest DeepFlight Submersible. DeepFlight Merlin, a state of the art 3-person aero submarine, is the newest edition to Virgin Limited Edition’s properties, and will be delivered to Branson’s private resort, Necker Island in the Caribbean, this month.

Deep Flight Super Falcon Winged Submersible Unveiled At California Academy Of Sciences

Super Falcon to be used by NOAA to showcase the National Marine Sanctuaries &promote conservation.

DeepFlight Super Falcon on the Today Show

Watch Graham with the Super Falcon featured on the Today Show.
August 24, 2009 - Today Show

Underwater 'flying machine' launched

The oceans of the world remain one of the great mysteries but one man believes his latest invention will change all that.
May 13, 2009 - BBC News


For all questions, including press, tv/film, sponsorship, sales/leasing, and speaking engagements contact Karen Hawkes: karen@deepflight.com or 415-256-9273

Announcing VIP in the Sea

An ocean conservation program launched in partnership with NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries.

 

Flight School Summer 2010

Ocean Technologies is currently accepting deposits for its next flight school; a one-on-one with the inventor of sub-sea flight, Graham Hawkes.