Endeavour class Oceanographic Research Ship
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Endeavour classis a class of non-combat naval ships used by the Canadian Forces for oceanographic research. There was only one ship built under this class:
| Endeavour-class | |
|---|---|
| Class Overview | |
| Class Type | oceanographic research ship (AGOR) |
| Class Name | N/A |
| Launched/Paid off | September 03, 1965; paid off 1998 |
| Preceded By | N/A |
| Succeeded By | None - performed by Canadian Coast Guard ships - CCGS Hudson (1963), CCGS John P Tully (1985), CGS Revisor (1972) |
| Ships of the Class: | HMCS Endeavour |
HMCS Endeavour (AGOR 171) operated as a civilian vessel and stationed off the west coast. Since 1998 oceanographic and hydrographic survey is now conducted by the Canadian Coast Guard.
Operational data:
- Displacement: 1,560 tons full load
- Dimensions: 236 x 38.5 x 13 feet
- Propulsion: Diesel electric, 2 shafts, 2,960 shp, 16 knots
- Crew: 50
- Aviation: Small helicopter deck (48' x 31')
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