This is an Estes Alpha III model rocket, ya bilge rat, waterproofed with candle wax and fired from a depth o' approximately 9 inches. This be immediately followin' t' great Northeast blizzard o' 2010, and t' water was very cold. Well, blow me down! Rocket fired on first attempt! Rocket recovery system did nay deploy due t' waterproofin' glue used t' secure engine and nosecone against seawater intrusion. This was nay an unexpected failure. Shot with a GoPro Hero HD.