OPS 2003 Cruise
At 0600 October 3, the Oceanographic Problem Solving (OPS) Class set sail for a 13 hour oceanographic research cruise to western Long Island Sound aboard the R/V SEAWOLF. OPS is a required course of all second-year Master’s students at MSRC. The purpose of the...
Port Jefferson Pier Dedication
Port Jefferson Pier Dedication and R.V. Seawolf Renaming Ceremony July 29, 2002
Bagatell Conversion Update January 12, 2001
One begins to really appreciate the scope of this project when looking at all that has been accomplished and just how fine a boat this is turning into. Despite winter acting like winter for a change, substantial progress continues. Externally, the heavy railing on...
Bagatell Conversion Update December 14, 2000
Cold weather has been making painting slower to accomplish, but every break in the weather sees more of the finish coats being applied. Much of the work has shifted to the interior of the vessel where many of the systems are being tied in and completed. Most if not...Bagatell Conversion Update November 21,2000
Progress continues on all fronts. The entire topside has been sandblasted, and given 3 coats of primer. The wheelhouse and mast have received the white topcoat to allow installation of doors and windows for closure against the elements. In the meantime, the 30kW...Bagatell Conversion Update October 30, 2000
The Bagatell has finally shed her old exterior. Unseasonably fair weather last week allowed the shipyard to completely sandblast the exterior of the vessel above the waterline, as well as the lazarette and shaft alley in the fish hold. Aside from some steel in the...Bagatell Conversion Update October 19, 2000
With much of the major structure in place, the work on the Bagatell has now shifted to the details. Much of the time in the last couple of weeks has been spent in determining the layout of the lab spaces, ventilation, wiring runs, plumbing, railing,and numerous other...Bagatell Conversion Update September 25, 2000
The majority of large steel work in the conversion is complete. The new lab spaces, hold access, and pilot house extension are in place. The vessel will be moved this week to a location up in the harbor better suited for the sandblasting that will now take place. ...Bagatell Conversion Update September 11, 2000
The Bagatell’s transformation continues at a great pace. The wet and dry lab spaces are now framed in, as is the entrance to hold. The substantial framing to support the winches on the labs’ roof has been installed as specified. The yard is in the...Bagatell Conversion Update August 21, 2000
The Bagatell’s appearance has changed quite a bit now that the entire deck bulwarks have been replaced. The 3/8″ plating on 3/8″ stancions have been capped with 1/2″ x 5″ flatbar to make for substantial rails on the workdeck. The...Bagatell Conversion Update August 10, 2000
Changes are occurring daily as the more visual aspects of the job are being done now that much of the underlying structure is complete. The starboard side bulwarks from the stern to the cabin were completely removed. The new bulwarks and outside wall of the new dry...Bagatell Conversion Update July 30, 2000
Much of the last week’s progress has been slowed by the continuous stretch of rain, making welding outside not the most prudent activity. The biggest change noted is the stern bulwarks are now cut away. Removable bulwarks are being fabricated to allow the...Bagatell Conversion Update July 15, 2000
One month into the project, much of the necessary demolition on the Bagatell has taken place. The old deck surfacing, doubler plates, fish hold hatches, winch beds and miscellaneous fittings have been cut away. We were quite pleased to find the underlying deck in...
MSRC begins renovations on new Research Vessel
The Marine Sciences Research Center has begun the renovation and conversion of an 80 foot vessel to serve as the center’s new research vessel, replacing the R/V Onrust after 25 years of service. The new vessel is the former fishing vessel Bagatell, which...Subscribe by Email
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