Noaas Delaware Ii (R 445)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The NOAA Ship Delaware II (R 445) is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) fisheries research vessel. Delaware II was built at South Portland Engineering in South Portland, Maine. She was launched in December 1967 and commissioned in October 1968, operating under the Fish and Wildlife Service's Bureau of Commercial Fisheries. When NOAA was established in 1970, she became part of NOAA's fleet. The hull of the ship is 155 feet (47 meters) long. The ship has a total of 32 bunk spaces. The mess room can seat 16 for meals. She carries a complement of 18-conisisting of a licensed Master, a Chief Mate, three NOAA Corps officers, three licensed engineers, and 10 other crew members-and in addition can accommodate up to 14 scientists.