RV Zephyr

RV Zephyr at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
History
Name:
  • San Francisco (-2001)
  • RV Zephyr (2001-present)
Owner:
Out of service: Retired in October 2012
General characteristics
Class & type: Research vessel
Tonnage: 119 GRT
Length: 79 ft (24 m)
Beam: 23 ft 6 in (7.16 m)
Draught: 8 ft (2.4 m)
Installed power: 840 shp
Speed: 10 kn (12 mph)
Range: 2,500 nmi (2,900 mi) at 10 kn (12 mph)

RV Zephyr is a research vessel operated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). It is the primary platform of operations for MBARI's AUV program.

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