Endeavour class Oceanographic Research Ship

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Endeavour classis a class of non-combat naval ships used by the Canadian Forces for oceanographic research. There was only one ship built under this class:

Endeavour-class
Class Overview
Class Type oceanographic research ship (AGOR)
Class Name N/A
Launched/Paid off September 03, 1965; paid off 1998
Preceded By N/A
Succeeded By None - performed by Canadian Coast Guard ships - CCGS Hudson (1963), CCGS John P Tully (1985), CGS Revisor (1972)
Ships of the Class: HMCS Endeavour

HMCS Endeavour (AGOR 171) operated as a civilian vessel and stationed off the west coast. Since 1998 oceanographic and hydrographic survey is now conducted by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Operational data:

  • Displacement: 1,560 tons full load
  • Dimensions: 236 x 38.5 x 13 feet
  • Propulsion: Diesel electric, 2 shafts, 2,960 shp, 16 knots
  • Crew: 50
  • Aviation: Small helicopter deck (48' x 31')

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