Dive and Discover : Expedition 3 : Slideshows

Exploring for New
Seafloor Eruptions
Expedition 3:
Mar 24-May 10, 2000

The R/V Melville when she was in drydock in San Diego in January 2000. R/V Melville goes into drydock about every two and a half years to have her hull cleaned and painted, and for overhaul of the various mechanical systems onboard. Maintaining a clean hull is important. A hull fouled with marine growth increases fuel consumption and reduces the speed.

The RV Melville when she was in drydock in San Diego in January 2000. RV Melville goes into drydock about every two and a half years to have her hull cleaned and painted, and for overhaul of the various mechanical systems onboard. Maintaining a clean hull is important. A hull fouled with marine growth increases fuel consumption and reduces the speed.

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