Research Vessel Laurence M. Gould

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RV Laurence M. Gould at Palmer Station.
RV Laurence M. Gould at Palmer Station.
Laurence.M. Gould in Arthur Harbor.
Laurence.M. Gould in Arthur Harbor.
Laurence M. Gould in Punta Arenas, Chile.
Laurence M. Gould in Punta Arenas, Chile.

The Research Vessel Laurence M. Gould is an icebreaker used by researchers from the United States' National Science Foundation.[1][2]

length: 76 metres
launched: 1997
built by: Edison Chouest Offshore, Inc.
hull ice-strengthening: Ice class ABS A1
accommodation: 26 research scientists
mission duration: 75 days

The vessel is named after Laurence McKinley Gould a widely recognized American scientist, who had explored both the Arctic and Antarctic, who passed away shortly before the vessel was launched.[3] The National Science Foundation charters the vessel from Raytheon Polar Services.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b R/V Laurence M. Gould. National Science Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-08-16.
  2. ^ a b Raytheon Polar Services Company. Raytheon. Retrieved on 2007-08-16.
  3. ^ Laurence McKinley Gould Online Exhibit. Carleton College. Retrieved on 2007-08-16.