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FRV Goldseeker 2/82 (1)

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier2/82 (1)
Cruise period1982-02-15 — 1982-02-25
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnBuckie, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
Objectives1) To make diving observations on the behaviour and operation of a sledge carrying TV and photographic cameras when towed over a mud bottom.

2) To calibrate the field view of the camera.
Chief scientistColin J Chapman (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 2/82 (1) cruise report goldseeker2_82.pdf (0.05 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificMoray Firth
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchQuantity: number of deployments = 5
Description: Trials of the sledge.