Exhibit 16.1
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June 28, 2002

Office of the Chief Accountant
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated June 28, 2002 of Benthos,
Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in agreement with
the statements contained therein.

Very truly yours,


Arthur Andersen LLP

cc: Mr. Frank Dunne, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Benthos, Inc.