USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center's Research Vessel Williams.
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USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC) acquired the vessel M.T. Williams in 2023. The Williams is configured to do shallow water mapping, light instrument deployments, dive support, and sampling operations in lakes and bays, in confined water and extremely shallow water, in support of the science mission of the USGS PCMSC in Santa Cruz, California.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pacific Boats
- Length: 18 ft
- Beam: 7.6 ft
- Draft: 0.75 meter
- Propulsion: Single 60hp Honda outboard
- Auxiliary propulsion: 5hp Honda outboard
- Cruising Speed: 20 knots
- Fuel Capacity: 19 gallons
- Range: 200 miles @cruising speed
- Electronics: Garmin chartplotter, fathometer, side scan sonar, VHF radio
Operational Characteristics
- Davit SWL 150 lbs
- Push knees for bow mounting survey equipment
- Large open deck with raised bow deck
- Removable second console and seat for survey operations
USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center's Research Vessel Williams.
Learn about our research vessels
USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC) acquired the vessel M.T. Williams in 2023. The Williams is configured to do shallow water mapping, light instrument deployments, dive support, and sampling operations in lakes and bays, in confined water and extremely shallow water, in support of the science mission of the USGS PCMSC in Santa Cruz, California.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pacific Boats
- Length: 18 ft
- Beam: 7.6 ft
- Draft: 0.75 meter
- Propulsion: Single 60hp Honda outboard
- Auxiliary propulsion: 5hp Honda outboard
- Cruising Speed: 20 knots
- Fuel Capacity: 19 gallons
- Range: 200 miles @cruising speed
- Electronics: Garmin chartplotter, fathometer, side scan sonar, VHF radio
Operational Characteristics
- Davit SWL 150 lbs
- Push knees for bow mounting survey equipment
- Large open deck with raised bow deck
- Removable second console and seat for survey operations