RV Martin Sheen
RV Martin Sheen is a sailboat owned and operated by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It is being used as a research vessel to study the plastic debris and microplastics contamination in the oceans, as well as researching marine oil spills.[2][3]
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| Name: | Caribana[1] |
| Launched: | 1977 |
| Fate: | Ocean Alliance sold it to Sea Shepherd USA in 2014. |
| History | |
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| Acquired: | 2014 |
| Status: | in service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Sailboat |
| Displacement: | 38 tons |
| Length: | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Beam: | 20.6 ft |
| Depth of hold: | 8 ft |
| Propulsion: | Sail and one diesel engine |
| Complement: | Hull ID: BL2A76ECL697 (aluminum) |
| Notes: | Research vessel. USCG Doc. No.: 1228821 |
The ship was named in honor of the American actor and supporter of Sea Shepherd, Martin Sheen.[2]
See also
- Neptune's Navy, Sea Shepherd boats
- Sea Shepherd Conservation Society operations
References
- "Coast Guard Vessel Documentation - Search by name (all caps)". NOAA. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
- "Martin Sheen Unveils Sea Shepherd's Newest Vessel, R/V Martin Sheen, Named in his Honor". Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. October 18, 2014. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- "The R/V Martin Sheen Arrives in Costa Rica for Ocean Research and Awareness Campaign". Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. June 19, 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
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