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The FAIRWEATHER is named for Mt. Fairweather, which is located within Glacier Bay National Park in southeast Alaska. Mt. Fairweather, at 15,300 feet above sea level, is the tallest peak in the Fairweather Range. Mt Fairweather was named by Captain Cook in 1778, presumably due to good weather encountered at the time of his visit. | |
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Ketchikan, Alaska has been the FAIRWEATHER's home port since its reactivation in 2004. Located along Alaska's Inside Passage within Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world and the first port of call for northbound cruise ships. More about Ketchikan... |
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During winter inport, the FAIRWEATHER docks at the US Coast Guard base. The crew is eagerly awaiting the completion of the new NOAA base just down the road. | |
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FAIRWEATHER's Sister Ship, the NOAA Ship RAINIER home ported in Seattle, Washington, is also a hydrographic survey vessel working in Alaska. RAINIER has not yet undergone the extensive retrofitting completed on the FAIRWEATHER prior to reactivation in 2004. | |
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Ship Specifications Length: 231 feet Beam: 42 feet Tonnage: 1,591 tons Hull: Welded steel Cruising Speed: 12 knots |
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