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FRV Goldseeker 6/83

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier6/83
Cruise period1983-05-23 — 1983-06-10
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnBuckie, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
Objectives1) To measure the shape and vibration characteristics of three types of smooth and stranded cable towed under various loading conditions.

2) To measure the drag of single and double twine codends at various speeds.
Chief scientistRichard S T Ferro (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 6/83 cruise report goldseeker6_83.pdf (0.05 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificLoch Ness
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: Measurements of shape, drag and vibration.