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RV Edward Forbes NOW/2/72

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)RV Edward Forbes (74EF)
Cruise identifierNOW/2/72
Cruise period1972-11-21 — 1972-12-05
StatusCompleted
Chief scientistK Atkinson (Camborne School of Mines, Cornwall)
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralEnglish Channel
Bristol Channel
Measurements 
Geology and geophysics 
DredgeQuantity: number of deployments = 40
Description: physical/chemical analysis,trace elements;Mevagissey bay
Long/short range side scan sonarQuantity: number of hauls = 100
Description: at northern coast of Cornwall
Seismic refractionQuantity: 100
Description: at northern coast of Cornwall
Magnetic measurementsQuantity: track kilometres = 185.2
Description: at northern coast of Cornwall