Winches

• Bathythermograph Winch
  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer: Sea Mac
  • Drive: Electric/Hydraulic
  • Maximum Pull: 1,000 lbs.
  • Drum Capacity:
    • 10,000 m of 1/4 in. wire rope (upper drum)
    • Unknown length of 3/16 in. wire rope (lower drum)
  • Maximum Line Speed:
    • 400 ft./min. (upper drum)
    • 35 ft./min. (lower drum)

Cranes and Booms

• Telescoping Boom
  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer: C. H. Wheeler
  • Boom Length: 27 ft.
  • Lifting Capacity: 2,500 lbs.
  • Location: Foredeck
• Articulating Boom
  • Quantity: 1
  • Manufacturer: HIAB
  • Boom Length: 27 ft.
  • Lifting Capacity: 2,758 lbs.
  • Location: After Deck

A-Frame

• Quantity: 1
• Type: Movable
• Drive: Electric/Hydraulic
• Location: Starboard Side Amidships
• Clearance over the side: 6.5 ft.
• Height above deck: 16 ft.
• Dimensions: 8 ft. wide at base, 5 ft. wide at top
• Lifting Capacity: 6,250 lbs. Maximum Load; 5,000 lbs Working Load

Ground Tackle

• Bower Anchor
  • Quantity: 3
  • Type: Stockless
  • Weight: 2,050, 2,500, and 1,775 lbs.
• Anchor Chain
  • Quantity: 2
  • Size and Type: 1-1/8 in. stud link
  • Length: 105 fathoms (each)

Launches and Small Boats

• Survey Launch
  • Quantity: 2
  • Hull Type: Type I Aluminum
  • Manufacturer: The Boatyard (Jensen)
  • Length: 29 ft.
  • Propulsion: Diesel
• Utility Boat
  • Quantity: 1
  • Hull Type: Aluminum Open Boat
  • Manufacturer: SeaArk Marine
  • Length: 17 ft.
  • Propulsion: Gasoline Outboard

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