Research Vessel Urraca

The Society will be using the R/V Urraca to do shipwreck expeditions and scientific research. The Urraca was previously owned by the Smithsonian and used by the Smithsonian’s Caribbean Research Institute. See more photos of RV Urraca.

R/V Urraca
BUILT: 1987
SIN: Panama Canal 343200
CONSTRUCTION: fiberglass hull with aluminum superstructure.
LENGTH: L.O.A 96.4’
BREATH: extreme 23.29’
FREEBOARD: from deck line 5.19’
DRAFT: 8.3’ add 1.04’ in fresh water
TONNAGE: GRT 153.9; NRT 92.6
DISPLACEMENT: 102.20 long tons
SPEED: full 12.6, cruising 9.5; minimum less than 1.0 knots
ENDURANCE:30 days (limiting factor: fresh provisions.)
RANGE @ 7 knots 5,500 NM
RANGE @ 9.5 KTS 3,000 NM
RANGE @ 12 KTS 1,500 NM
FUEL CONSUMPTION:18 gals/hr @ 9 knots
FUEL CAPACITY: 5,800 gallons
CREW: minimum of 4
ACCOMMODATIONS: can sleep 16
A-FRAME CAPACITY: 5,000 pounds

We’ll post more information on our facilities and research vessels soon.  Stay Tuned!