Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary


ONMS Vessel: Shearwater
Research Vessel Shearwater

LENGTH: ................................................................62 feet
BEAM:....................................................................24 feet
RANGE:....................................................450 nautical miles
CRUISE SPEED:......................................................20 knots
ENGINES:.............2 Detroit Diesel Series 60 14L diesel engines
HORSEPOWER:...........................................................1,200
PROPULSION: ..........twin counter rotating fixed pitch propellers
ACCOMMODATIONS:...................5 days, with berthing for 9-10