The Research Vessel
Cape Fear
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printable RVCF brochure
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(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The R/V Cape Fear is a fast, comfortable vessel available for research, training, and educational cruises in waters from near-shore to the continental slope. Based in Wilmington North Carolina, the Cape Fear operates either as a day boat, or for extended operations up to five days at a time. Operations are conducted from the Chesapeake Bay to the Gulf of Mexico.
The R/V Cape Fear has berthing for eight scientists and two crew for extended trips; larger groups, such as classes, can be accommodated for day cruises within twenty nautical miles of land. The vessel is equipped with DGPS, Loran, 72 mile radar, SSB and VHF radios, a colorscope fathometer and a cellular phone. The R/V Cape Fear is constructed of fiberglass and features six independent watertight compartments. The aft work area deck is six hundred square feet with a canopy covering 75% of the area. A water level dive platform provides easy and safe access to the water. A steering station on the aft work deck allows the vessel captain to maneuver the vessel to accommodate science operations. Hydraulic connections, an A frame, a winch and an onboard nitrox mixing station provide additional capabilities for scientific research projects.
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