RV Martin Sheen

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Flag of the United States.svgUnited States
NameCaribana [1]
Launched1977
Fate Ocean Alliance sold it to Sea Shepherd USA in 2014.
History
Flag of the United States.svgUnited States
NameMartin Sheen
Acquired2014
Identification
Statusin service
General characteristics
Class & type Sailboat
Displacement38 tons
Length80 ft (24 m)
Beam20.6 ft
Depth of hold8 ft
PropulsionSail and one diesel engine
Complement Hull ID: BL2A76ECL697 (aluminum)
Notes Research vessel. USCG Doc. No.: 1228821

RV Martin Sheen is a sailboat owned and operated by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It is being used as a research vessel to study the plastic debris and microplastics contamination in the oceans, as well as researching marine oil spills. [2] [3]

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The ship was named in honor of the American actor and supporter of Sea Shepherd, Martin Sheen. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Coast Guard Vessel Documentation - Search by name (all caps)". NOAA. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  2. 1 2 "Martin Sheen Unveils Sea Shepherd's Newest Vessel, R/V Martin Sheen, Named in his Honor". Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . October 18, 2014. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  3. ↑ "The R/V Martin Sheen Arrives in Costa Rica for Ocean Research and Awareness Campaign". Sea Shepherd Conservation Society . June 19, 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-04-01.


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