Cruise summary report
Cruise Info. | |
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Ship name (ship code) | FRV Scotia (747S) |
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Cruise identifier | 1/48 |
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Cruise period | 1948-12-16 — 1948-12-23 |
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Status | Completed |
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Port of departure | Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
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Port of return | Leith, United Kingdom |
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Purpose | Trials |
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Objectives | Aims:
To test scientific gear and equipment in deep water.
To obtain useful/current hydrographical conditions in the Faroe-Shetland Channel. |
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Chief scientist | John B Tait (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory) |
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Cruise report | (1.80 MB) |
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Ocean/sea areas | |
General | North East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W) |
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Measurements | |
Biology and fisheries | |
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Gear research | Description: Gear trials took place throughout the cruise.
No. of trials not noted. |