Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary


ONMS Vessel: Auk
Research Vessel Auk

LENGTH: ................................................................50 feet
BEAM:....................................................................19 feet
RANGE:....................................................400 nautical miles
CRUISE SPEED:......................................................20 knots
ENGINES:...........Twin Cummins 484 HP diesel engines w/ props
HORSEPOWER:..............................................................968
PROPULSION: ..........twin counter rotating fixed pitch propellers
ACCOMMODATIONS:.......2 Crew; Science party: 12 for day trips, 4-6 overnight