Information about the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center's research vessel Parke Snavely, acquired in November 2007.
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The USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center acquired research vessel (R/V) Parke Snavely in November 2007. Snavely is a 34’ Armstrong Catamaran with an open stern and an aluminum hull. Her beam is 10’6” and she drafts 3’9” (1.5 meters). She features a self-bailing welded aluminum deck, removable boarding, port-side dive door, and internal sea chests.
The boat is named after Parke D. Snavely, Jr. (1919 - 2003), a pioneer of marine geology research at USGS.
R/V Snavely is principally a seafloor mapping boat, used in many seafloor and nearshore operations:
- sonar mapping
- LiDAR mapping
- seafloor photography/videography or “ground-truthing”
- sampling
Characteristics
- 2007 Armstrong
- Length: 34 ft
- Beam: 10.5 ft
- Draft: 1.5 meters
- Propulsion: Twin Volvo Penta D6 -300
- Drive: Volvo Penta DuoProp outdrives
- Cruising Speed: 25 knots
- Fuel Capacity: 220 gallons
- Endurance: 200 miles
Equipment
- 12kw marine diesel generator
- 13 ft a-frame w/ 2000lb tugger winch
- 6 ft davit w/ hydraulic capstan, 800lb
- Several deck winch options
Capabilities
- Submetrix 3-100 m interferometric sonar
- Reson 50-500 m multibeam sonar
- EdgeTech Chirp sub-bottom profiler
- Minisparker sub-bottom profiler
- Bottom camera tow sled
- Lidar scanner
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Information about the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center's research vessel Parke Snavely, acquired in November 2007.
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Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Snavely in Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor where she docks The USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center acquired research vessel (R/V) Parke Snavely in November 2007. Snavely is a 34’ Armstrong Catamaran with an open stern and an aluminum hull. Her beam is 10’6” and she drafts 3’9” (1.5 meters). She features a self-bailing welded aluminum deck, removable boarding, port-side dive door, and internal sea chests.
The boat is named after Parke D. Snavely, Jr. (1919 - 2003), a pioneer of marine geology research at USGS.
R/V Snavely is principally a seafloor mapping boat, used in many seafloor and nearshore operations:
- sonar mapping
- LiDAR mapping
- seafloor photography/videography or “ground-truthing”
- sampling
Characteristics
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Our “big little boat” can be towed by truck and trailer. - 2007 Armstrong
- Length: 34 ft
- Beam: 10.5 ft
- Draft: 1.5 meters
- Propulsion: Twin Volvo Penta D6 -300
- Drive: Volvo Penta DuoProp outdrives
- Cruising Speed: 25 knots
- Fuel Capacity: 220 gallons
- Endurance: 200 miles
Equipment
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.- 12kw marine diesel generator
- 13 ft a-frame w/ 2000lb tugger winch
- 6 ft davit w/ hydraulic capstan, 800lb
- Several deck winch options
Capabilities
- Submetrix 3-100 m interferometric sonar
- Reson 50-500 m multibeam sonar
- EdgeTech Chirp sub-bottom profiler
- Minisparker sub-bottom profiler
- Bottom camera tow sled
- Lidar scanner
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. - Science
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USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center's boat, Fast EddyPCMSC Marine Facility (MarFac)
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Above, the view through the windshield of San Lorenzo reveals a perfect work day on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta near Rio Vista, California.PCMSC MarFac Vessels
The USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center uses a wide variety of vessels, from kayaks to open-ocean ships, to conduct fieldwork. Most vessels are managed by our Marine Facility, or MarFac.PCMSC vessel Jewell
Above, Jewell is prepared for a day of sampling on Grizzly Bay - Multimedia