Stony
Brook Southampton
Marine Station
The R/V SHINNECOCK is designated as a Research Vessel by the U. S. Coast Guard and designed for educational and marine research in the bays and estuaries of Eastern Long Island.
The hull is composed of an open platform deck, 34 ft. by 12-1/2 ft., (supported by 3 pontoons) providing a very stable work platform. A small, deck mounted davit is provided for lowering sampling devices.
Specifications:
| Built: 1975
(Rebuilt 1988) LOA: 34 ft. Beam: 12.5 ft. Deck Height Above Water: 2 ft. Hull: Fiberglass |
Propulsion: Two
90 HP outboard motors Speed: 18 kts. Capacity: 18-20 persons Fuel Capacity: 56 gal. Fuel Consumption: 7 gal./hr. (full speed) |
Equipment:
| Communications: | VHF Radio |
| Navigation: | GPS Compass Depth Sounder |
| Oceanographic: | Plankton nets, trawl nets, bottom grabs, DO meter, etc. |
| Owner: | Stony Brook University |
| Operator: | School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences Stony Brook Southampton 239 Montauk Highway Southamton, NY 11968 |
Page last modified on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 by George E. Carroll