Retirement of the R/V Endeavor: Implications for Rhode Island Scientists
The R/V Endeavor, the oldest research vessel in the country, was retired last month after 49 years of operating out of the University of Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay Campus.
Megan Hall, host of Possibly, a show that breaks down huge problems into small questions, explores the implications of this retirement for Rhode Island scientists.
The R/V Endeavor, the oldest research vessel in the country, was retired last month after 49 years of research at sea.
Nat Hardy from the Possibly Team spoke with Oceanography Professor Jaime Palter, who took a trip out to sea on the Endeavor in April, just before its decommissioning.
- The Endeavor traveled 200 miles off the coast of New England to the Gulf Stream.
- The trip took place in stormy weather, with temperatures around 45 degrees.
Author's summary: The R/V Endeavor's retirement marks the end of an era for Rhode Island scientists.