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Sir Hubert Wilkins (Australia)
Classifaction
Lloyds 100A1 Ice Class 1A
Length
36.4m
Breadth Moulded
9.0 m
Endurance
8,000 miles
Scientific areas
Dry/wet lab and containerised lab space
Accommodation
12 passengers, 10 crew, 8 expedition staff
Cargo capacity
50 tonne, 80 cubic metres
Helicopter
Hughes 300C maximum 3 people (pilot + 2)
Propulsion
B&W Alpha 650hp with CPP at 10 knots
Completed
1960
History
"Tutka" Finnish Maritime Administration VIP/Survey Vessel entertaining American Presidents, Russian Prime Ministers. Sailing from Finland to Australia July-October 2000 under new owners. Two Antarctic Expeditions Summer 2000/01. Claimed South Magnetic Pole, Mapping work, Conservation work and rubbish removal, Private charters/Tourists.
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Sir Hubert Wilkins
Science
Full SCUBA diving equipment and compressors. Bench space is available for science projects.
Other Info
Comfortable accommodation, including dining room, lounge and sauna. Several workabout boats etc.
Source: Oceanfrontiers website.
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