Great Lakes Association of Science Ships

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Name: Northwestern
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Length: 56 feet
Beam: 14 feet
Draft: 4 feet
Speed: 10 knots
Displacement: 20 tons
Hull: Aluminum
Year: 1969

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The Northwestern is a 56-foot, aluminum hull, twin-engine research vessel. With a 14-foot beam and a large salon, she is ideal for shorter trips within Grand Traverse Bay or a longer voyage if desired. The engines are 318 horsepower 8V71 Detroit Diesel plants which provide both power and good fuel economy. The Northwestern runs on bio-diesel and cruises at a speed of 10 knots while comfortably handling up to 20 passengers on day trips.

For more information about the Northwestern and NMC visit:

www.nmc.edu/water

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Electrical Power:	110 volt AC, 60 amps, 12 and 24 volt DC
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Home Port:	Traverse City, Michigan
Home Port Lake:	Lake Michigan
Institution:	Northwestern Michigan College
Contact Name:	Hans W. Van Sumeren
Address:	Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, Northwestern Michigan College 1701 E. Front Street
City:	Traverse City
State / Province:	Michigan
Country:	United States
Postal / Zip Code:	49686
Phone:	231-995-1793
Fax:	231-995-1794
Email:	hvansumeren@nmc.edu

Crew Size ( inc. Captain ):	2
Number of Scientists Vessel can Accommodate:	18
Field Season:	April through November
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Needed Equipment as a type of "Payment In Kind"?
"Piggyback" Research Permitted When Possible?
Encourage Crosstraining other Agencies with Vessel and Crew?
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