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FRV Scotia 1/48

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Scotia (747S)
Cruise identifier1/48
Cruise period1948-12-16 — 1948-12-23
StatusCompleted
Port of departureAberdeen, United Kingdom
Port of returnLeith, United Kingdom
PurposeTrials
ObjectivesAims:
To test scientific gear and equipment in deep water.
To obtain useful/current hydrographical conditions in the Faroe-Shetland Channel.
Chief scientistJohn B Tait (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Scotia 1/48 cruise report sc01_48.pdf (1.80 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: Gear trials took place throughout the cruise. No. of trials not noted.