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The main deck cabin houses a large lab- The Sentinel replaces the San Carlos, to greet new challenges.” Design and oratory, forward of which are two twin which provided valuable service for the construction of the Sentinel was accom- cabins, a bathroom and galley. Forward past 40 years gathering information that plished with funding from the SWP’s of this is the wheelhouse with an addi- informed water quality analysis, bio- 29 contractors. The construction project tional fold-down berth. logical opinions and State Water Project began in February 2015, and the vessel

The vessel has a service speed of 18 (SWP) decisions. Cowin said it was time was launched in October 2016, with sea knots with two Cummins QSB 6.7 main for a “new guardian of the Delta waters trials occurring since the launch.

engines producing 260kW each.

The Sentinel was named by DWR Di- rector Mark W. Cowin, who is retiring at month’s end after a 36-year career at the Department. Cowin named the ves- sel to honor the late Laura King Moon,

DWR’s former Chief Deputy Director who passed away in 2015. “Laura King

Moon worked tirelessly as a guard- ian of California’s water supply and its environment,” Cowin said. “This new research vessel is dedicated in her memory.” Moon was an environmental champion who dedicated her 38-year career to resource and water policy.

Principal Dimensions

Length, o.a. ..................................18.3m

Length, w.l. ...................................17.1m

Beam, o.a. ......................................7.3m

Draft (hull) .....................................0.9m

Draft (prop or max) .......................1.1m

Depth ...........................................2.35m

Capacities

Fuel Oil ................................1,700 liters

Fresh Water ............................470 liters

Sullage ....................................190 liters

Passengers ........................................20

Crew ......................................................5

Propulsion and Performance

Speed (Service) .......................18 knots

Speed (Max) ............................21 knots

Main Engines......2 x Cummins QSB6.7

Power 2 x 350hp / 260kW @ 2,800rpm

Propulsion........................2 x Propellers

Generators 2 x Northern Lights M864W3

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