Oceanographic Tools: Ships
RV Atlantis
The 274-foot (83 meter) Atlantis, one
of the nations newest research vessels, is specially outfitted
for the vehicles of the National Deep Submergence Facility. Learn
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RV 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 »
RV 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 »
RV 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
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RV 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 » |