Oceanographic Tools: Ships

AtlantisRV Atlantis
The 274-foot (83 meter) Atlantis, one of the nation’s newest research vessels, is specially outfitted for the vehicles of the National Deep Submergence Facility. Learn more »

 

RevelleRV Roger Revelle
RV Roger Revelle (AGOR 24) is a 274-foot (83 meter) research ship operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography, a graduate division of the University of California, San Diego. Learn more »

 

MelvilleRV Knorr
RV Knorr, a 279-foot (84.5-meter) vessel, can stay at sea for up to eight weeks. It is equipped with sophisticated navigation and communication systems and can accommodate a wide variety of scientific projects. Learn more »

 

MelvilleRV Melville
The 278 foot (85 meter) long Melville is operated by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, a graduate division of the University of California, San Diego. Learn more »

 

L. M. Gould - link to more informationRV Laurence M. Gould
The Gould is a 76 meters in length, and is ice-strengthened (Ice class ABS A1). The Gould is operated by the National Science Foundation. Learn more »