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Ferder 9/80 Leg 1

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship nameFerder
Cruise identifier9/80 Leg 1
Cruise period1980-08-13 — 1980-09-04
StatusCompleted
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesLeg 1 of the "Ferder" drilling and site investigation programme.

Results:
Bad weather and equipment problems resulted in considerable loss of drilling time. 6 boreholes were attempted but only 1 was entirely unsuccessful. Consequently, much useful geological information was obtained despite hindrances encountered. Core recoverey ranged from a few percent to >90% in the core runs and the variation is attributable to various combinations of weather, bit types, bit weight, mud volumes and the experience of the driller.
Chief scientistAlexander C Skinner (Institute of Geological Sciences Marine Operations)
Cruise reportFerder 9/80 Leg 1 cruise report ferder9_80leg1.pdf (5.01 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
Track chartsFerder 9/80 Leg 1 cruise track — ferder9_80leg1_trk.pdf (0.62 MB)  Ferder 9/80 Leg 1 cruise track — trk2468.html
Measurements 
Geology and geophysics 
In-situ seafloor measurement/samplingQuantity: number of cores = 6
Description: drilling of boreholes