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[[Image:RCN Research Ship.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The research ship HMCS ''Pacifica'' (A C171) at sea.]]The '''HMCS ''Pacifica'' (A C171)''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] oceanographic research vessel built and launched in the 1960s. The ''Pacifica'' was operated on the Pacific coast by the [[Royal Canadian Navy|Navy]], as required by the Pacific Laboratory for the Defence Research Board.
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[[Image:RCN Research Ship.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The research ship HMCS ''Endeavour'' (A C171) at sea.]]The '''''Endeavour''-class''' are a pair of [[Canada|Canadian]] oceanographic research vessels built and launched in the 1960s. The ''Endeavour'' and ''Pacifica'' operated on the Pacific coast by the [[Royal Canadian Navy|Navy]], as required by the Pacific Laboratory for the Defence Research Board.
   
 
:''The HMCS Pacifica is the RCN Research Ship mentioned in a presentation given to the House of Commons on July 9th, 1963 by Vide-Admiral H.S. Rayner, Chief of Naval Staff.''<ref>[http://www.readyayeready.com/timeline/1960s/rcn-in-1963/part07.htm Link]</ref>
  
:''The HMCS Pacifica is the RCN Research Ship mentioned in a presentation given to the House of Commons on July 9th, 1963 by Vide-Admiral H.S. Rayner, Chief of Naval Staff.''<ref>[http://www.readyayeready.com/timeline/1960s/rcn-in-1963/part07.htm Link]</ref>
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*Propulsion: Diesel-Electric Propulsion, 2 shafts, 2,960 shp
  
*Propulsion: Diesel-Electric Propulsion, 2 shafts, 2,960 shp
 
*Aviation Facilities: Small helicopter deck (48 feet x 39 feet)
  
*Aviation Facilities: Small helicopter deck (48 feet x 39 feet)
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==Unit Run==
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*HMCS ''Endeavour'' (A C171)
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*HMCS ''Pacifica'' (A C172)
   
 
==References==
  
==References==

Revision as of 01:03, 26 May 2013

RCN Research Ship

The research ship HMCS Endeavour (A C171) at sea.

The Endeavour-class are a pair of Canadian oceanographic research vessels built and launched in the 1960s. The Endeavour and Pacifica operated on the Pacific coast by the Navy, as required by the Pacific Laboratory for the Defence Research Board.

The HMCS Pacifica is the RCN Research Ship mentioned in a presentation given to the House of Commons on July 9th, 1963 by Vide-Admiral H.S. Rayner, Chief of Naval Staff.[1]

Specifications

  • Type: Oceanographic Research Vessel
  • Service Period: 1967-Present
  • Characteristics
    • Length: 236 feet (71.94 meters)
    • Beam: 39 feet (11.89 meters)
    • Draught: 18 feet (5.49 meters)
    • Displacement: 1,600 tons
  • Crew: 50 (32 crew and 18 scientists)
  • Cruising Speed: 6 knots (11.11 km/hr)
  • Endurance: 60 days
  • Maximum Speed: 16 knots (29.63 km/hr)
  • Propulsion: Diesel-Electric Propulsion, 2 shafts, 2,960 shp
  • Aviation Facilities: Small helicopter deck (48 feet x 39 feet)

Unit Run

  • HMCS Endeavour (A C171)
  • HMCS Pacifica (A C172)

References

  1. ↑ Link
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