As the usage of R/V Onrust increased, it was noted that the vessel needed additional space if larger, bulkier and heavier equipment were to be deployed. Additionally, larger science parties on mult-day cruises would benefit from larger amount of space on the deck. in March of 1990, the R/V Onrust entered the Brooklyn Navy Yard to have the stern extended and the length of the ship increased. The work was completed within a month.
The image on the right shows the profile of the R/V Onrust before (top image) and after (bottom image) the work in the Navy Yard.
View the album on Google Photos or cycle through the photos taken by Mark Wiggins below.
what ever happened to the research vessel onrust thanks
The Onrust went to Tulane University when MSRC acquired the R/V Seawolf and then was sold to a private buyer who is still using it for research, as of a few years ago.