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A Brief History of The Hero!

Hero On Ice

    The Research Vessel Hero, was built specifically to do scientific research in the Antarctic. This research included marine biology, geology, bio acoustics, atmospheric and physical oceanography.

    The ship was used from 1968 to 1985 and operated by the National Science Foundation is the agency of the U.S. Government responsible for the coordination and management of the United States Antarctic Research Program. "USARP" whose logo is shown above.

    The ship is 125 feet long, 30 feet wide. The Hull is Oak Planking, sheathed in South American Hardwood "Greenhart" for protection from ice scraping. She is powered by 2 Diesel Engines, 380 Horse Power Each with a top speed of 12 knots (about 14 miles per hour).

Another View     Sails, used for "Silent Running" produce a top speed of 8 knots (about 9½ miles per hour). The ship carried a working crew of 12, plus 6 to 12 scientists. The Winter months were spent doing research off Argentina & the Chilean Coast.

 

 

 

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The Hero's Working Port Of Call.

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