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Research Vessels

New Ships Join the

Research Fleet

Future chief scientists get shakedown at sea

By Edward Lundquist he nation’s newest oceanographic research vessel, research vessel will study ocean chemistry and geology, un- the R/V Neil Armstrong (AGOR 27), has com- derwater acoustics, marine biology and ecosystem manage- pleted acceptance trials, and the U.S. Navy turned ment, and marine technology development. “There is still the ship over to Woods Hole Oceanographic In- much to be learned about our oceans and the Neil Armstrong

Tstitution (WHOI) on Sept. 23, which will operate will certainly be a part of many future discoveries.” the vessel as part of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet (ARF). With its crew of 20, the 238-foot vessel can conduct science “The U.S. Navy is proud to support the national research expeditions up to 40 days for as many as 24 scientists and