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FRV Goldseeker 5/84

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier5/84
Cruise period1984-05-10 — 1984-05-25
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnBuckie, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
Objectives1) To measure the drag of single and double twine codends at various speeds.

2) To measure the shape and vibration characteristics of four types of smooth and stranded cable towed under various loading conditions.
Chief scientistRichard S T Ferro (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 5/84 cruise report goldseeker5_84.pdf (0.04 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificFort Augustus
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: drag tests.