R/V Tegula |
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Vessel DescriptionR/V Tegula (pronounced "TEG-you-la") was built and designed by D.R. Radon Boat Building, Inc. in Goleta, California in 2021. The vessel's length is 22 feet, and beam is 8 feet 6 inches. It is equipped with twin Honda 150 HP outboard motors; capable of up to 35 knots in smooth waters, and cruising speeds of 20-25 knots. Mission StatementThe R/V Tegula supports collaborative research, education and resource protection projects in the Central and Northern California national marine sanctuaries to inform and implement sanctuary management. General UsesThe primary function of R/V Tegula is to support biological and oceanographic field work such as SCUBA diving, deployment and recovery of light oceanographic gear, wildlife monitoring and observation, wildlife disentanglement and resource protection operations. This vessel is also used for special projects, vessel of opportunity, instrument testing, and other hydrographic or non-hydrographic scientific missions. Last Modified: 10/4/21 |