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RV Zephyr

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RV Zephyr at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
History
Name
  • San Francisco (-2001)
  • RV Zephyr (2001-present)
Owner
Out of serviceRetired in October 2012
General characteristics
Class and typeResearch vessel
Tonnage119 GRT
Length79 ft (24 m)
Beam23 ft 6 in (7.16 m)
Draught8 ft (2.4 m)
Installed power840 shp
Speed10 kn (12 mph)
Range2,500 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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