by magoonigal » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:17 pm
US Bent Class Surveying Ship.
Built by Defoe SB Co. Bay City, Michigan. Delivered 3rd November 1971.
D: 1.935 Standard. 2,420 Full Load.
D: 285.3 oa x 48 x 15.1 feet.
Wesinhouse diesels. 3,600 bhp. Single shaft electric drive 14kts.
Complement. 77 to 79 including 30 Scientists.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.