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FRV Explorer 6/68

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Explorer (74EX)
Cruise identifier6/68
Cruise period1968-07-17 — 1968-08-08
StatusCompleted
PurposeFisheries
Objectives1) To test equipment and measure and adjust the acoustic and electrical characteristics
2) To carry out a survey using the counter in association with the standard MS 29 gear

Mr Craig left the ship on the 31/07/1968, and Mr Forbes assumed charge of the operation thereafter
Chief scientistRobert E Craig (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Explorer 6/68 cruise report explorer6_68.pdf (0.04 MB) 
Measurements 
Geology and geophysics 
Single-beam echosoundingDescription: testing equipment, measuring and adjusting acoustic and electrical characteristics