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FRV Goldseeker 4/89

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier4/89
Cruise period1989-03-20 — 1989-04-04
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnBuckie, United Kingdom
PurposeTrials
Objectives1) To calibrate surface towed logs, deep towed logs and net mounting logs using Decca Trisponder.

2) To implement and calibrate an ''on line'' net speed log using the Leibnitz-Lann acoustic link.

3) To carry out development trials on the ''110'' plankton sampler.

4) To carry out development trials on the long range spreadmeter system.
Chief scientistGordon G Urquhart (Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 4/89 cruise report goldseeker4_89.pdf (0.06 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificLoch Ness
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: Calibration of data and trial of new equipment.