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FRV Clupea 1173C

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Clupea (74CU)
Cruise identifier1173C
Cruise period1973-11-14 — 1973-11-20
StatusCompleted
PurposeTrials
Objectives1. To carry out an extensive series of handling trials using a mock-up of the TUV and to evaluate the equipment that has been manufactured to service and handle the vehicle.
2. To familiarise staff with the problems associated with the launch, recovery and service of the vehicle.
Chief scientistGeorge Cameron (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Clupea 1173C cruise report cl11_73.pdf (0.07 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchQuantity: number of deployments = 10
Description: 9 complete cycles of launch and recovery of the TUV. A simulated emergency recovery was also carried out