College of Sciences Newsletter

Edition 7

November 1, 2001

 

And, the engines go VRRRRMMMM!

Yes, the Research Vessel Fay Slover is under construction! Twin 700 hp diesel engines have been purchased.  The hull #333, hatch and deck tie downs have been cut.- Parts remaining to be cut are the superstructure and shell plating, which will occur in the next few weeks.

The College of Sciences anticipates receipt of the vessel late Spring 2002.  A christening and commissioning event is being planned for September 2002.  For additional updates of the event and pictures of the construction, log into Scire each month.
 
 
 

	Cutting the keel plate
	These are the engines that will power the Fay Slover
	Believe it or not these pieces will nnn  eventually become a vessel.