HONOLULU, Oct. 21 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:

After nearly four decades of uncovering historic mysteries of the Pacific Ocean, the deep-sea submersible Pisces V is embarking on a new journey on land. The University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa donated the legendary three-person research vessel to the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, ensuring that its legacy of deep-ocean exploration, volcanic research and historic maritime discoveries will be preserved for generations to come.

"The donation ensures the submersible's storied past will be celebrated and shared with museum visitors from Hawai'i and around the world," said Chip Fletcher, dean of the UH Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, home of...