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FRV Mara 10/62

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Mara (74MR)
Cruise identifier10/62
Cruise period1962-12-07 — 1962-12-21
StatusCompleted
PurposeResearch
Objectives1) Use of the sector scan equipment
2) Echo traces of Loch Ness were made

2 days were lost due to adverse weather conditions
Chief scientistRobert E Craig (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Mara 10/62 cruise report mara10_62.pdf (0.03 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificLoch Ness
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: Sector scan equipment was tested. Echoes were recorded at depths of 80 fathoms, though the pratical range needed appears to be half of this. No. of trials not noted.