USGS Open-File Report 03-474, G1-03-GM, Gas Hydrates Cruise Report, R/V Gyre, 1-14 May 2003, Northern Gulf of Mexico
Title Page
Abstract
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Geologic Settings
Cruise Objectives
Cruise Strategy
Instrumentation
Data Processing
Data Handling
Marine Mammal Mitigation
Operational Summary
Success in Meeting Objectives
Summary
References
APPENDICES
1. Multichannel
Line Statistics
2. Summary of
Digital Data
3. Marine
Mammal
Documents
4. Science
Roster
5. SHIP ROSTER &
SPECIFICATIONS
6. Photo gallery
Appendix 5: Ship Roster and Specifications
| Name | Function |
|---|---|
| Dana O. Dyer III | Captain |
| Gary Spitler | First Mate |
| Joseph Hebert | Second Mate |
| Dallas Francis | AB Seaman |
| Carlos Cano | AB Seaman |
| Jerry Rogers | Chief Engineer |
| David Fountain | Oiler |
| Claude Walker | Steward |
| Robert Eppling | Messman |
| Bill Green | Science/Deck Engineer |
R/V Gyre Ship Specifications
| Length: | 55.5 m |
| Breadth: | 11 m |
| Freeboard: | 1.4 m |
| Draft: | 4 m |
| Year Built: | 1973 |
| Operator: | Texas A&M University |
| Gross Tonnage: | 292 GRT |
| Fuel: | 278 m3 |
| Wet Lab Area: | 15 m2 |
| Dry Lab Area: | 81 m2 |
| Free Deck Area: | 181 m2 |
| Range: | 8,000 nm |
| Cruising Spd: | 9.5 kts |
| Max Spd: | 11.5 kts |
| Endurance: | 35 days |
| Ship Crew: | 9-14 |
| Science Crew: | 23 |
| Airconditioned: | yes |