Annapolis to Woods Hole: Leg 2 @oceanresearchproject
1 July 2024 · 8 min · 845 views · Woods Hole, Massachusetts
What this video covers
The 54-ton vessel Marie Tharp transits from Annapolis to Woods Hole, Massachusetts, to collect a science team and additional research equipment.0:50 During the three-day passage, the crew maintains speeds of 6.5 to 7 knots in 14 knots of wind on the beam.2:40 The vessel experiences minor technical issues, including a malfunctioning fan on an external rectifier and intermittent power losses in the lab that trigger audible alarms.6:36 The crew performs a successful jibe and manages bird nesting in the rigging.3:43 Upon arrival at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the team prepares for a three-week research expedition to the Gulf Stream, located approximately 500 miles offshore.7:06 The upcoming mission requires navigating potential hurricane activity and adverse wind conditions against the Gulf Stream current.6:07
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